Emoji as a tool to aid the comprehension of written sarcasm: Evidence from younger and older adults

作者：

Highlights：

• Older adults experience difficulty interpreting sarcasm in on-line communication.

• Emojis can aid sarcasm interpretation in both younger and older adults.

• Emojis can be a useful tool in facilitating successful intergenerational communication.

摘要

•Older adults experience difficulty interpreting sarcasm in on-line communication.•Emojis can aid sarcasm interpretation in both younger and older adults.•Emojis can be a useful tool in facilitating successful intergenerational communication.

论文关键词：Language comprehension,Figurative language,Sarcasm,Emoji,Aging

论文评审过程：Received 19 March 2021, Revised 21 June 2021, Accepted 1 August 2021, Available online 5 August 2021, Version of Record 19 August 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106971