Engaging theories in interpersonal communication : multiple perspectives / Dawn O. Braithwaite, Paul Schrodt, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Braithwaite, Dawn O., editor.

Schrodt, Paul, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interpersonal communication--Philosophy.

Interpersonal communication.

Physical Description:

xviii, 453 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE, [2015]

Summary:

Engaging Theories in Interpersoanl Communication: Multiple Perspective, Second Edition highlights theories used to guide interpersonal communication research, featuring chapters written by leading scholars of interpersonal communication. Presenting both classic and cutting-edge issues, Dawn 0. Braithwaite and Paul Schrodt organize theories into three clusters-theories that are individually-centered, theories that are focused on discourse and interaction processes, and theories that examine how communication functions in personal relationships. Each chapter shares a common approach and includes evaluation of the theory and practical application. New to This Edition Eight new theory chapters including a focus on media, social support, critical approaches, and biological and evolutionary theories, New reports on the analysis of theory in interpersonal communication studies, Hew sections on evaluation, practical applications, and continuing the conversation Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction: Meta-Theory and Theory in Interpersonal Communication Research / Dawn O. Braithwaite Braithwaite, Dawn O., Paul Schrodt Schrodt, Paul, Kristen Carr Carr, Kristen 1

Part I Individually Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 21

Chapter 2 Action Assembly Theory: Forces of Creation / John O. Greene Greene, John O. 25

Chapter 3 Attribution Theory: Finding Good Cause in the Search for Theory / Brian H. Spitzberg Spitzberg, Brian H., Valerie Manusov Manusov, Valerie 37

Chapter 4 Evolutionary Theories: Explaining the Links Between Biology and Interpersonal Communication / Tamara Afifi Afifi, Tamara, Shardé Davis Davis, Shardé, Amanda Denes Denes, Amanda 51

Chapter 5 Goals-Plans-Action Theory of Message Production: Making Influence Messages / James Price Dillard Dillard, James Price 63

Chapter 6 Imagined Interaction Theory: Mental Representations of Interpersonal Communication / James M. Honeycutt Honeycutt, James M. 75

Chapter 7 Planning Theory of Communication: Goal Attainment Through Communicative Action / Charles R. Beiger Beiger, Charles R. 89

Chapter 8 Problematic Integration Theory and Uncertainty Management Theory: Learning to Hear and Speak to Different Forms of Uncertainty / Austin S. Babrow Babrow, Austin S., Katie M. Striley Striley, Katie M. 103

Chapter 9 Relational Framing Theory: Drawing Inferences About Relationships From Interpersonal Interactions / Rachel M. McLaren McLaren, Rachel M., Denise Haunani Solomon Solomon, Denise Haunani 115

Chapter 10 Supportive Communication Theories: Dual-Process Theory of Supportive Message Outcomes and Advice Response Theory / Graham D. Bodie Bodie, Graham D., Erina L. MacGeorge MacGeorge, Erina L. 129

Chapter 11 Theory of Motivated Information Management: Struggles With Uncertainty and Its Outcomes / Walid A. Afifi Afifi, Walid A., Stephanie Robbins Robbins, Stephanie 143

Part II Discourse/Interaction-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 157

Chapter 12 Communication Accommodation Theory: A Situated Framework for Relational, Family, and Intergroup Dynamics / Howard Giles Giles, Howard, Jordan Soliz Soliz, Jordan 161

Chapter 13 Communication Theory of Identity: Multilayered Understandings of Performed Identities / Michael L. Hecht Hecht, Michael L. 175

Chapter 14 Critical Approaches to Interpersonal Communication: Charting a Future / Leslie A. Baxter Baxter, Leslie A., Bryan Asbury Asbury, Bryan 189

Chapter 15 Critical Feminist Theories: Giving Voice and Visibility to Women's Experiences in Interpersonal Relations / Julia T. Wood Wood, Julia T. 203

Chapter 16 Expectancy Violations Theory and Interaction Adaptation Theory: From Expectations to Adaptation / Cindy H. White White, Cindy H. 217

Chapter 17 Face Theory: Goffman's Dramatistic Approach to Interpersonal Interaction / Sandra Metts Metts, Sandra, William R. Cupach Cupach, William R. 229

Chapter 18 Grounded Practical Theory: Theorizing Communicative Practices / Karen Tracy Tracy, Karen 241

Chapter 19 Narrative Theories: Making Sense of Interpersonal Communication / Jody Koenig Kellas Kellas, Jody Koenig 253

Chapter 20 Politeness Theory: How We Use Language to Save Face / Daena J. Goldsmith Goldsmith, Daena J., Emily Lamb Normand Normand, Emily Lamb 267

Chapter 21 Relational Dialectics Theory: Navigating Meaning From Competing Discourses / Leslie A. Baxter Baxter, Leslie A., Kristen M. Norwood Norwood, Kristen M. 279

Chapter 22 Speech Codes Theory: Traces of Culture in Interpersonal Communication / Gerry Philipsen Philipsen, Gerry 293

Part III Relationship-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 305

Chapter 23 Affection Exchange Theory: A Bio-Evolutionary Look at Affectionate Communication / Kory Floyd Floyd, Kory, Colin Hesse Hesse, Colin, Mark Alan Generous Generous, Mark Alan 309

Chapter 24 Attachment Theory: A Communication Perspective / Laura K. Guerrero Guerrero, Laura K. 321

Chapter 25 Communication Privacy Management Theory: Significance for Interpersonal Communication / Sandra Petronio Petronio, Sandra, Wesley T. Durham Durham, Wesley T. 335

Chapter 26 Interpersonal Deception Theory: Purposive and Interdependent Behavior During Deceptive Interpersonal Interactions / Judee K. Burgoon Burgoon, Judee K., David B. Buller Buller, David B. 349

Chapter 27 Media Multiplexity Theory: Technology Use and Interpersonal Tie Strength / Andrew M. Ledbetter Ledbetter, Andrew M. 363

Chapter 28 The Relational Turbulence Model: Communicating During Times of Transition / Leanne K. Knobloch Knobloch, Leanne K. 377

Chapter 29 Stage Theories of Relationship Development: Charting the Course of Interpersonal Communication / Paul A. Mongeau Mongeau, Paul A., Mary Lynn Miller Henningsen Henningsen, Mary Lynn Miller 389

Chapter 30 Social Exchange Theories: Calculating the Rewards and Costs of Personal Relationships / Laura Stafford Stafford, Laura 403

Chapter 31 Social Information Processing Theory: Impressions and Relationship Development Online / Joseph B. Walther Walther, Joseph B. 417.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781452261409

1452261407

OCLC:

880672165