listensattends
Listensattends is a term used in communication studies and discourse analysis to describe an integrated set of listener behaviors that combine auditory processing of speech with sustained attention to social cues and context. The term is a portmanteau of listen and attend, reflecting the dual focus on content comprehension and social engagement. It has appeared in studies of classroom interaction, counseling conversations, and intercultural communication.
Definition and scope: Listensattends refers to the pattern in which a listener actively processes spoken messages
Operationalization and measurement: Researchers typically code listen-attend episodes in video or audio records by marking instances
Applications and implications: In education, it is used to assess student engagement and participation; in counseling,
Limitations and criticism: The term lacks a single, universally accepted definition or coding standard, and cultural
See also: Active listening; backchannel; attentional engagement.