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Expressive Pixels: The Influence of Emoji on Tone Interpretation in Digital Communication

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  • Harvey D. Cabajar

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Doniza A. Sapuras

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Abegail S. Minguita

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Mechel T. Comeda

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Darlene Nechole O. Bato

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Francis Levi Justhe A. Catulay

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Nathaniel L. Porta

    (Senior High School Student, Dapa National High School, Dapa Surigao del Norte)

  • Oscar S. Recto, Jr.

    (Teacher, Dapa National High School, Dapa, Surigao del Norte)

Abstract

This study examined the influence of emojis on tone interpretation in digital communication among Senior High School students of Dapa National High School during the School Year 2025-2026. A quantitative descriprive research design was employed, and data were collected from 253 Grade 11 and Grade 12 students using a validated survey questionnaire. Results indicated that students perceived emojis as moderately influential in interpreting tone, with the type of emoji used obtaining the highest mean (M = 3.18, SD = 0.63), followed by preferred communication platform (M = 3.15, SD = 0.75), frequency of emoji use (M = 3.14, SD = 0.96), and message context (M = 3.13, SD = 1.75). Analysis of variance revealed no significant differences when respondents were grouped according to age and sex (p > 0.05); however, a significant difference was found in frequency of emoji use when grouped by grade level (F = 34.80, p

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  • Harvey D. Cabajar & Doniza A. Sapuras & Abegail S. Minguita & Mechel T. Comeda & Darlene Nechole O. Bato & Francis Levi Justhe A. Catulay & Nathaniel L. Porta & Oscar S. Recto, Jr., 2025. "Expressive Pixels: The Influence of Emoji on Tone Interpretation in Digital Communication," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(13), pages 655-665, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:13:p:655-665
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