Multimodal stance-taking in interaction—A systematic literature review

Stance-taking, the public act of positioning oneself toward objects, people or states affairs, has been studied in many fields research. Recently, its multimodal realization interaction received increasing attention. The current contribution aims to take stock research on stance-taking so far, and present possible avenues for future We systematically gathered appraised 76 articles that investigate involvement bodily-visual resources interaction. critical appraisal focused two dimensions stance act: form-function relations constituting it, dynamic organization Regarding relations, we found systematic specific different acts, as well patterns intensification mitigation stances. As organization, review discusses how is organized temporally throughout an interaction, with all participants involved carefully negotiating adapting their stances one another. Finally, attention paid broader context stance-taking, including role social societal contexts. Based this review, were able identify several gaps literature, argue much potential broadening scope lies methodological diversity approaching cross-linguistic studies varying settings participant constellations. In conclusion, into vibrant, ample opportunities work. This can be considered a call action move beyond premise multimodal, further intriguing fundamental human capacity.