This study explored the themes used by married couples, dating couples, relatives, live‐in
friends, and non‐live‐in friends to interpret their current relational episodes. One hundred …

This title introduces students to interpersonal communication principles and theories through
the use of commonplace experiences, such as relationships with roommates, friends and co …

Our basic premise remains the same—communication processes create and reflect family
systems and family identity. Relying on a range of theoretical perspectives, we examine the …

The authors have organized this book to help students learn the process of theory building.
In clear, engaging, and comprehensible language, they offer a solid foundation for …

Interpersonal communication is central to romantic relationships. The way two people
interact when they first meet can either ignite or extinguish hopes of future romance (Davis …

Analyses from a random sample of 169 families established a dear relationship between
schemata for marital and parent‐child communication. Hypotheses were derived by …

Expanding and building on the measures included in the original 1994 volume,
Communication Research Measures II: A Sourcebook provides new measures in mass …

Human Communication Theory and Research introduces students to the growing body of
theory and research in communication, demonstrating the integration between the …

Communication research in the 1970s has focused on relational communication. While
many studies have examined verbal behaviors in the formation or maintenance of …

" Argumentative and Aggressive Communication is an excellent balance between research
and application. This fits with the tradition of having high concern for application in the field …