1) The document discusses research on the use and influence of emoticons in computer-mediated communication.
2) A primary online survey found that 62.9% of people aged 18-25 like using emoticons and 40.3% of people prefer text messages that include emojis.
3) Key findings include that emoticons change the mood of conversations, are shifting vocabulary, and are effective for brand marketing, though animated emoticons are less popular and perception of emojis can vary between users.
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