Studies in applied interpersonal communication

Studies in Applied Interpersonal Communication offers solutions for communication problems that erupt in our daily lives. By focusing on socially meaningful applied research in communication, this book offers a new direction for interpersonal communication studies. Featuring original studies that are practical and relevant, chapters provide readers with a balanced combination of rigorous research with pragmatic application. This book will generate enthusiasm among students and scholars and inspire future research that moves beyond the theoretical and toward the practical. Key Features and Benefits includes solid research by a distinguished group of communication scholars Clarifies the connections between research results and prescriptive application Reveals the importance of conducting research targeting the communication concerns of the general public Provides practical advice that is meaningful to everyday lives and encourages future research that can benefit society Intended Audience: This provocative book is an ideal supplement for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses such as Interpersonal Communication, Relational Communication, Empirical Research Methods, and Applied Communication.

Managing unwanted pursuit / Brian H. Spitzberg and William R. Cupach -- Conditions that determine the fate of friendships after unrequited romantic disclosures / Michael T. Motley, Larissa J. Faulkner, and Heidi Reeder -- Interactive aspects of interpersonal guilt: relational pragmatics and consequences / Lisa A. Miczo and Judee K. Burgoon -- Behaviors that determine the fate of friendships after unrequited romantic disclosures / Michael T. Motley, Heidi Reeder, and Larissa J. Faulkner -- Communication during serial arguments: connections with individuals' mental and physical well-being / Michael E. Roloff and Rachel M. Reznik -- Unwanted escalation of sexual intimacy: pursuing a miscommunication explanation / Michael T. Motley -- "Good" and "bad" advice: how to advise more effectively / Erina L. MacGeorge, Bo Feng, and Elizabeth R. Thompson -- Forgiving communication and relational consequences / Vincent R. Waldron, Douglas L. Kelley, and Jessica Harvey -- Verbal coercion to unwanted sexual intimacy: how coercion messages operate / Michael T. Motley -- What counts as effective emotional support? Explorations of individual and situational differences / Brant R. Burleson -- Underst…