Esteem support refers to verbal and nonverbal aid provided to another individual to enhance
how they feel about themselves and their attributes, abilities, and accomplishments. Esteem …

This fully revised text demystifies interpersonal communication skills by bringing the latest
research together with practical guidance that prepares students to discern key …

This study coupled the theory of uncertainty management (TUM) with the notion of
transformational leadership (TFL) to examine how the uncertainty over the adoption of …

Background Studies points to that levels of stress of conscience and burnout among staff in
healthcare contexts may seriously affect their health. Aim To compare assessments and …

Women frequently turn to other women for support to cope with stressors. The support they
receive, however, is often not what they need or even expect from a friend. Based upon …

When faced with a taboo stressor, people might have desires for support yet feel reticent to
seek assistance from others. This study contextualizes desires for support by theorizing that …

Mental volatilities are seen to be on the rise when it comes to retail employees and
consumers. Specifically, in times of crisis there is a need to be able to customise care …

With cancer increasing in prevalence and high priorities placed on concurrent oncological
and palliative care to help meet the familial, spiritual, and individual needs of stakeholders in …

During times of stress, supportive communication can buffer individuals from experiencing
negative outcomes. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially altered the …

The theory of stigma management communication has helped identify and categorize the
tactics people use to manage stigmatization, but tactics' predictors remain unknown. To …