Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships

by Knapp, Mark L.; Vangelisti, Anita L.

• ISBN13: 9780205543724
• ISBN10: 0205543723
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-22
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationshipsprovides comprehensive coverage of the field in the context of developing relationships.Grounded in both contemporary and classic scholarship, the experienced author team engages the reader through an abundance of relatable stories, accessible writing, and the thoughtful application of interpersonal communication research to everyday life. Focusing on communicationrs"s role in the growth and decay of human relationships, this text introduces interpersonal communication principles and theories through the use of common experiences.Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationshipsaims to motivate readers to critically think about their own relational communication and those of others, and to peak interest and affinity for future social science research. A market leader for over twenty years, this Sixth Edition retains its classic features including the citations of the most current research from communication and social psychology; thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns; true stories, executive summary boxes, cartoons, and diagnostic tests.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Human Communication in Developing Relationships	p. 1
Communication: The Lifeblood of Relationships	p. 2
Relationship Messages	p. 4
Five Important Misconceptions About Communication in Relationships	p. 8
How Communication Changes as Our Relationships Develop	p. 14
Dimensions of Communication: Patterns and Variations	p. 20
Summary	p. 24
Selected Readings	p. 25
Notes	p. 28
Stages of Coming Together and Coming Apart	p. 30
Types of Relationships	p. 31
A Model of Interaction Stages in Relationships	p. 33
Interaction Stages	p. 37
Movement: In, Out, and Around Stages	p. 47
Summary	p. 59
Selected Reading	p. 60
Notes	p. 64
Factors Affecting Human Communication Behavior in Relationships	p. 69
The Nature of the Communicators	p. 70
The Influence of Interpersonal Needs	p. 71
The Role of Interpersonal Needs	p. 76
Analyzing Our Own Needs and Those of Others	p. 79
Interpersonal Needs Across the Lifespan	p. 80
Interpersonal Needs of Females and Males	p. 89
Summary	p. 94
Selected Readings	p. 95
Notes	p. 98
The Communication Environment: Cultural and Physical	p. 103
The Influence of the Cultural Environment	p. 105
The Influence of the Immediate Physical Environment or Setting	p. 120
Summary	p. 128
Selected Readings	p. 130
Notes	p. 132
Interaction Patterns for Coming Together	p. 137
The Genesis of Dialogue	p. 138
Getting Together	p. 139
Sizing Up the Other Person	p. 143
The Many Faces of Attraction	p. 156
Summary	p. 166
Selected Readings	p. 167
Notes	p. 169
Interaction Rituals	p. 175
Communication Rules	p. 176
The Rhetoric of Hello	p. 183
Forms of Address	p. 188
Relationship "Openers"	p. 191
Small(?) Talk	p. 197
Summary	p. 205
Selected Readings	p. 206
Notes	p. 208
The Foundations of Intimate Dialogue	p. 213
Types of Love	p. 215
Liking Versus Loving	p. 222
Intimacy and Close Relationships	p. 227
Foundations of Intimacy	p. 229
Summary	p. 243
Selected Readings	p. 244
Notes	p. 246
Interaction Patterns and the Maintenance of Relationships	p. 251
Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Disclosures, Lies, and Fights	p. 252
Relationship Maintenance	p. 253
Self-Disclosure, Confidentiality, and Trust	p. 254
Lying	p. 263
Constructive Conflict	p. 271
Summary	p. 281
Selected Readings	p. 282
Notes	p. 286
Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Commitment and Intimacy	p. 294
Commitment and Commitment Talk	p. 295
Personal Idioms	p. 305
Giving Compliments and Gifts	p. 308
Giving Comfort and Advice	p. 310
Persuasion	p. 313
Sex Talk	p. 316
Intimate Play	p. 319
Intimacy Without Words	p. 320
Summary	p. 325
Selected Readings	p. 327
Notes	p. 330
Interaction Patterns for Coming Apart	p. 335
Communication and the Process of Relationship Disengagement	p. 336
Terminating Relationships	p. 337
Communication During Relationship Decay: Return of the Stranger	p. 351
Summary	p. 361
Selected Readings	p. 362
Notes	p. 364
The Dialogue of Distance and De-escalation	p. 369
Some Potentially Destructive Patterns of Communication: An Interpersonal Chamber of Horrors	p. 371
Summary	p. 394
Selected Readings	p. 395
Notes	p. 398
Toward More Effective Communication in Relationships	p. 401
Evaluating and Developing Effective Communication in Relationships	p. 402
The Relativity of Effective Communication	p. 405
Perceptions of Effective Communication	p. 413
Rx for Effective Communication	p. 415
Becoming an Effective Communicator	p. 422
Writing Your Own Story	p. 425
Communicating Effectively Together	p. 427
Summary	p. 429
Selected Readings	p. 430
Notes	p. 432
Author Index	p. 436
Subject Index	p. 446
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