Unveiling the Link: Examining the Relationship between Nonverbal Communication and Affectivity in Relation to Gender, Age, and Education

Abstract The current study examined the relationship between nonverbal communication and affectivity in relation to gender, age, and educational level. A sample of 200 participants, including 129 males and 71 females with a mean age of 34.93, was gathered with their consent. The sample was divided into different age groups, including 18–21 years, 22–25 years, 26–29 years, and 30 years and above. The educational levels of the participants varied, with 115 holding post-graduate degrees or higher, 16 being semi-literate, and 69 being undergraduates. The Nonverbal Communication and Affectivity (NCVA) scale developed by Abbas & Khan (2022) was used to collect data. Results indicated a significant positive correlation between nonverbal communication and affectivity. Furthermore, males reported higher levels of nonverbal communication and affectivity than females. Additionally, significant differences in nonverbal communication means were found between the 18–25 years and 26–29 years age groups, and between the 22–25 years and 26–29 years age groups. However, no significant differences were found in affectivity means based on age. There were also no significant differences in nonverbal communication or affectivity based on educational level.