Masculine and feminine cultural influences on evaluations of male job applicants' competence, likeability, and hireability.

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dc.contributor.advisorMorano, L.
dc.contributor.advisorLevshina, N.G.
dc.contributor.authorLoon, J.J.L. van
dc.date.issued2024-02-02
dc.description.abstractEffective communication in job interviews is vital for establishing a positive rapport between potential employees and employers. Speech Accommodation Theory (SAT) and Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) propose that individuals adjust their communication styles to enhance interpersonal connections. This study investigates the impact of accommodation styles, specifically convergence and maintenance, on likability, hireability, and competence perceptions in job interviews within the context of masculine (Germany) and feminine (The Netherlands) cultures. Two audio fragments featuring a German-accented male interviewee and a feminine interviewer and two audio fragments featuring a Dutch-accented male interviewee and a feminine interviewer were presented to 86 participants. Likert-scale responses were collected for likability, hireability, and competence. Statistical analyses revealed that while nationality significantly influenced likability perceptions, accommodation styles did not significantly impact any dependent variables. Contrary to Hofstede's expectations, the study highlights a nuanced discrepancy, emphasizing the complex nature of linguistic accommodation in diverse cultural contexts.
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/17815
dc.language.isoen
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Letteren
dc.thesis.specialisationspecialisations::Faculteit der Letteren::Bachelor Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen::International Business Communication
dc.thesis.studyprogrammestudyprogrammes::Faculteit der Letteren::Bachelor Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen
dc.thesis.typeBachelor
dc.titleMasculine and feminine cultural influences on evaluations of male job applicants' competence, likeability, and hireability.
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