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MICRO-AFFIRMATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Sociology of Communication
DEF

A small gesture to make another feel respected, valued, and included.

CONT

Microaffirmations ... are subtle or ambiguous kindness cues that can include tone of voice, space left between people when interacting, subtle mimicry, and actions that convey vulnerability.

Key term(s)
  • micro affirmation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Sociologie de la communication
DEF

Petit geste d'inclusion, de bienveillance ou de gentillesse posé par une alliée ou un allié visant à valoriser ou à élever les contributions de tous les individus.

OBS

Écouter activement, réconforter et soutenir des personnes marginalisées sont des exemples de microaffirmations.

Key term(s)
  • micro-affirmation

Spanish

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