This paper critically reviews studies that have interpretively invoked communication
accommodation theory (CAT) for the study of patient-provider interaction. CAT's …

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Abstract Studies on Communication Accommodation Theory has advanced rapidly in recent
years. Communication is an important part of human life and from the beginning of human …

In two studies, we propose, refine, and test a new model of inferred motive predicting of
individuals' reactions to nonaccommodation, defined as communicative behavior that is …

Adjusting for our fellow interactants is a fundamental part of successful interaction. We do
not speak to our colleagues in the same way we do to our spouses, or to our parents in the …

A man increases the extent to which he includes emotion while interacting with a female
friend; a British English speaker asks someone for the location of the restroom rather than …

In this paper, we report on a longitudinal study that investigates the effects of video-game
play on intergenerational perceptions amongst youths and the elderly after participating in a …

Intergroup communication occurs when either person in a social interaction defines self or
other in terms of their social identity (ie, as a group member) rather than their personal …

Elderspeak is often used when talking to older individuals and is characterised by a slower
and/or louder speech, a patronising tone, etc. A part of the reason of such communication …

Communication is an essential component of any caregiving relationship. This is especially
the case for institutionalized elders who need to maintain strong and empowering social …