Communication as a Tool for Promoting Interpersonal Relationships: A Linguistic-Psychological Model and Its Practical Applications

我们试图构建一个理论模型来解释在人际关系中的认知过程和特定语言使用之间的相互关系，包括文化适应和冲突解决的过程。为了检验模型中的一些命题，主要采用实验方法进行了一系列的实证研究。我们还揭示了文化作为认知和语言行为基础的作用。在不同会议上组织了专题讨论会和讲习班，介绍研究结果。

We attempted to construct a theoretical model that can explain the inter-relationship between cognitive processes and particular language use in the context of interpersonal relations including the process of cultural adaptation and conflict resolution. In order to test some of the propositions in the model, a series of empirical studies were conducted, mainly on the basis of experimental methods. We also revealed the role of culture as a basis for cognition and linguistic acts. Symposia and workshops were organize at different conferences to present the findings.