Semiotic analysis of empathic and non-empathic interaction sequences: microgenetic study

Fossa, Pablo; Cornejo, Carlos; Carré, David

doi:10.1590/0103-656420150016

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES • Psicol. USP 27 (3) • Sep-Dec 2016 • https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-656420150016 copy

Semiotic analysis of empathic and non-empathic interaction sequences: microgenetic study¹ 1 Funding information: FONDECYT. Registration number: 1100863 – National Commission of Research, Science and Technology of Chile.

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore and describe the process of dialogic regulation in conversational interactions. It were recorded on video 30 pairs of students together in unknown interactions that were oriented to generate a nonempathic or sympathetic handling situation, and four segments of conversation, two for each type of interaction, were selected. The text was analyzed with a protocol of semiotic analysis based on the analysis model proposed by (Molina, 2007Molina, M. E. (2007). Proceso de construcción de significados asociado a la experiencia de sufrir el abuso sexual de un hijo (Tesis para optar al grado de Doctor en Psicología). Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.). The results show that empathic interactions are characterized by a process of co-construction of meaning, with proper management of stress and an identification with the linguistic sign. Moreover, non-empathic interactions are characterized by the emergence of linguistic signs that do not continue the construction sequence of meanings, with high dialogic tension, and a strategy of distancing or abandonment of the meaning field.

Keywords:
semiotic analysis; interaction; empathy; microgenesis

Part.	Intervention
S1	What you would like to do professionally after finishing college?
S2	Oh, great question! Actually I have not decided what is the ideal job for me, but I would enjoy working in radio or in the press. In radio because I could combine my interests, especially music, but then I have to see what happens, that is like in the press or T.V., I want to keep my options open, I would love to travel, travel a lot... and you?
S1	I would like to dedicate myself to forensic psychology.
S2	Ah yes, that’s what I was going to ask you, what is forensic psychology anyway?
S1	Mmm... I think it’s like psychologists that work with the PDI (Investigations Police).
S2	Ah I get it...
S1	As for investigations... It interests me a lot.
S2	Very nice! You know, but it is just as frightening, because you have to deal with psychopaths and things like that, or not?
S1	Yes... haha. I would have to go to study abroad because here there is no...
S2	No? Not even in PDI?
S1	It’s like, like I think that the forensic psychology thing doesn’t, then...
S2	Ahh yes, it’s more specialized.
S1	Sure. That’s right.

Part.	Intervention
S2	Photography is my hobby, it entertains me a lot because since I was a little girl, I’ve been enjoying photography for a long time and I was testing with a digital camera, and this year I have an analog camera, so now it’s much better with the analog camera
S1	But the analog camera is more complicated and it’s more expensive
S2	Yes, but you learn much more, much more
S1	Yes, it’s true...
S2	Yes, the rolls of film are more expensive and developing photos as well, though I’m used to it since I was a little girl.
S1	Do you send pictures to develop or...
S2	Yes, I send them to develop, I don’t know how yet... I want to learn how to do it myself. And you?
S1	I play football
S2	Really? How long have you been playing?
S1	Since seventh grade
S2	It’s a long time!
S1	Yes, it’s so much fun. And I really like it. What I like the most is that there is a lot of teamwork, then with all games we play we have a really good vibe in our team
S2	Yes... and you play, are you playing now for University, for the college?
S1	For U, so now I’m taking an elective and sometimes I play in league games. I’m not a pro, no, that’s just my hobby...
S2	And have you ever participated in championships or tournaments?
S1	Yes, when I was in school I went to a lot of championships, as the Catholic University ones that they organized, or organized by other schools
S2	How nice!, and have you ever suffered any injuries or something?
S1	Not any bad injury, no. But sometimes with the collisions and all, I end up full of bruises.
S2	Yes, I suppose, I remember a time when I played Handball and it was the same thing haha, that’s why I quit I think because I got beaten up a lot, I had a terrible time haha. It was like I had no strength at all.

Part.	Intervention
S2	Why did you apply to study this course?
S1	Because I couldn’t study anywhere else... haha.
S2	What did you want to study?
S1	Law.
S2	Where?
S1	At the Diego Portales University.
S2	Ah, ok.
S1	Haha, and you?
S2	Me too. I couldn’t study psychology at the Catholic University and also because I have no idea what to study.
S1	Like everyone in high school.

Part.	Intervention
S2	What do you want to do after completing the course?
S1	It depends on whether I study Law or Psychology, but in both of them I would like to focus on helping people. And you? Haha.
S2	Well, it really depends on whether I attend Psychology or Commercial Engineering, but... I also want to be...a contribution... haha... to the world.
S1	haha to the country...

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Semiotic analysis of empathic and non-empathic interaction sequences: microgenetic study1 1 Funding information: FONDECYT. Registration number: 1100863 – National Commission of Research, Science and Technology of Chile.

Abstract

Semiotic analysis of empathic and non-empathic interaction sequences: microgenetic study¹ 1 Funding information: FONDECYT. Registration number: 1100863 – National Commission of Research, Science and Technology of Chile.