Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships
6th Edition
Published on 10. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-205-54372-4 (ISBN)
Description
Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships provides 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 communication'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 Relationships aims 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.
Focusing on communication'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 Relationships aims 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.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
662 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-54372-4 (9780205543724)
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Content
Part I Human Communication in Developing Relationships
1 Communication: The Lifeblood of Relationships
Relationship Messages
Five Important Misconceptions About Communication in Relationships
How Communication Changes as Our Relationships Develop
Dimensions of Communication: Patterns and Variations
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
2 Stages of Coming Together and Coming Apart
Types of Relationships
A Model of Interaction Stages in Relationships
Interaction Stages
Movement: In, Out, and Around Stages
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part II Factors Affecting Human Communication Behavior in Relationships
3 The Nature of the Communicators
The Influence of Interpersonal Needs
The Role of Interpersonal Needs
Analyzing Our Own Needs and Those of Others
Interpersonal Needs Across the Lifespan
Interpersonal Needs of Females and Males
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
4 The Communication Environment: Cultural and Physical
The Influence of the Cultural Environment
The Influence of the Immediate Physical Environment or Setting
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part III Interaction Patterns for Coming Together
5 The Genesis of Dialogue
Getting Together
Sizing Up the Other Person
The Many Faces of Attraction
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
6 Interaction Rituals
Communication Rules
The Rhetoric of Hello
Forms of Address
Relationship "Openers"
Small(?) Talk
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
7 The Foundations of Intimate Dialogue
Types of Love
Liking Versus Loving
Intimacy and Close Relationships
Foundations of Intimacy
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part IV Interaction Patterns and the Maintenance of Relationships
8 Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Disclosures, Lies, and Fights
Relationship Maintenance
Self-Disclosure, Confidentiality, and Trust
Lying
Constructive Conflict
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
9 Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Commitment and Intimacy
Commitment and Commitment Talk
Personal Idioms
Giving Compliments and Gifts
Giving Comfort and Advice
Persuasion
Sex Talk
Intimate Play
Intimacy Without Words
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part V Interaction Patterns for Coming Apart
10 Communication and the Process of Relationship Disengagement
Terminating Relationships
Communication During Relationship Decay: Return of the Stranger
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
11 The Dialogue of Distance and De-escalation
Some Potentially Destructive Patterns of Communication: An Interpersonal Chamber of Horrors
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part VI Toward More Effective Communication in Relationships
12 Evaluating and Developing Effective Communication in Relationships
The Relativity of Effective Communication
Perceptions of Effective Communication
Rx for Effective Communication
Becoming an Effective Communicator
Writing Your Own Story
Communicating Effectively Together
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Author Index
Subject Index
1 Communication: The Lifeblood of Relationships
Relationship Messages
Five Important Misconceptions About Communication in Relationships
How Communication Changes as Our Relationships Develop
Dimensions of Communication: Patterns and Variations
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
2 Stages of Coming Together and Coming Apart
Types of Relationships
A Model of Interaction Stages in Relationships
Interaction Stages
Movement: In, Out, and Around Stages
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part II Factors Affecting Human Communication Behavior in Relationships
3 The Nature of the Communicators
The Influence of Interpersonal Needs
The Role of Interpersonal Needs
Analyzing Our Own Needs and Those of Others
Interpersonal Needs Across the Lifespan
Interpersonal Needs of Females and Males
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
4 The Communication Environment: Cultural and Physical
The Influence of the Cultural Environment
The Influence of the Immediate Physical Environment or Setting
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part III Interaction Patterns for Coming Together
5 The Genesis of Dialogue
Getting Together
Sizing Up the Other Person
The Many Faces of Attraction
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
6 Interaction Rituals
Communication Rules
The Rhetoric of Hello
Forms of Address
Relationship "Openers"
Small(?) Talk
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
7 The Foundations of Intimate Dialogue
Types of Love
Liking Versus Loving
Intimacy and Close Relationships
Foundations of Intimacy
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part IV Interaction Patterns and the Maintenance of Relationships
8 Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Disclosures, Lies, and Fights
Relationship Maintenance
Self-Disclosure, Confidentiality, and Trust
Lying
Constructive Conflict
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
9 Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Commitment and Intimacy
Commitment and Commitment Talk
Personal Idioms
Giving Compliments and Gifts
Giving Comfort and Advice
Persuasion
Sex Talk
Intimate Play
Intimacy Without Words
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part V Interaction Patterns for Coming Apart
10 Communication and the Process of Relationship Disengagement
Terminating Relationships
Communication During Relationship Decay: Return of the Stranger
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
11 The Dialogue of Distance and De-escalation
Some Potentially Destructive Patterns of Communication: An Interpersonal Chamber of Horrors
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Part VI Toward More Effective Communication in Relationships
12 Evaluating and Developing Effective Communication in Relationships
The Relativity of Effective Communication
Perceptions of Effective Communication
Rx for Effective Communication
Becoming an Effective Communicator
Writing Your Own Story
Communicating Effectively Together
Summary
Selected Readings
Notes
Author Index
Subject Index