A Study on Interpersonal Communication Language in Family Field—Take Greetings as an Example

Abstract

In recent years, digital intelligence products have been widely adopted in household environments. The extensive human-machine interactions between users and these devices have fostered a new type of relationship within family dynamics—specifically, the human-machine relationship between users and smart devices. These conversations have generated bidirectional address terms that exhibit distinct characteristics compared to conventional interpersonal communication. This study examines address term usage in home-based human-machine interactions through pragmatic identity analysis, utilizing questionnaire surveys to collect linguistic data. By analyzing the patterns of these terms and the underlying human-machine relationships and psychological traits they reveal, this research aims to contribute linguistic insights for building harmonious and friendly digital households.