Discourse particles in human-human and human-computer interaction – analysis and evaluation

Abstract

Discourse particles are verifiably used in both human-human interaction (HHI) and human-computer interaction (HCI). In both types of interaction form-function-relations could be confirmed. Also correlations with specific subject characteristics, personality traits and the use of these particles could be uncovered. But these investigations are performed on separated datasets containing either HHI or HCI. Moreover, the subjects analyzed in both interaction types are not the same and thus, direct connections could not be made. In our contribution, we report about analyses of discourse particles in both HHI and HCI with the same subjects. This enables us to draw conclusions of the communication partner’s influence in relation to subject characteristics and personality traits. This will prospectively help to better understand the use of discourse particles. By using this knowledge, future technical systems can react to known subjects more individually.