Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication : Multiple Perspectives (Paperback, 3 ed)

1. Introduction: Meta-Theory and Theory in Interpersonal Communication Research Dawn O. Braithwaite, Paul Schrodt & Kaitlin E. Phillips Part 1: Individually-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 2. Affection Exchange Theory: A Bio-Evolutionary Look at Affectionate Communication Kory Floyd, Colin Hesse, & Mark Alan Generous 3. Attribution Theory: Finding Good Cause in the Search for Theory Brian H. Spitzberg & Valerie Manusov 4. Multiple Goals Theories: From Message Production to Evaluation John P. Caughlin & Steven R. Wilson 5. Problematic Integration Theory: Uncertainty and Related Communication Challenges Austin S. Babrow & Kai Kuang 6. Relational Framing Theory: Drawing Inferences about Relationships from Interpersonal Interactions Rachel M. McLaren & Denise Haunani Solomon 7. Dual Process and Advice Response Theories: Explaining Outcomes of Supportive Communication Graham D. Bodie & Erina L. MacGeorge 8. The Theory of Motivated Information Management: Struggles with Uncertainty and Its Outcomes Walid A. Afifi & Stephanie Tikkanen Part 2: Discourse/Interaction-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 9. Communicated Narrative Sense-Making Theory: Bridging Storytelling, Relationships, and Well-Being Jody Koenig Kellas 10. Communication Accommodation Theory: Converging Toward an Understanding of Communication Adaptation in Interpersonal Relationships Jordan Soliz, Howard Giles, & Jessica Gasiorek 11. Discrepant Verbal-Nonverbal Profile Theory: Making Sense of Contradicting Messages in Interpersonal Communication Tsfira Grebelsky-Lichtman　 12. Expectancy Violations Theory and Interaction Adaptation Theory: From Expectations to Interactions Cindy H. White 13. Face Theory: The Ongoing Performances of Our Lives Aimee E. Miller-Ott & Cimmiaron F. Alvarez 14. Normative Rhetorical Theory: Explaining What Works in Challenging Communication Situations Daena J. Goldsmith 15. Relational Dialectics Theory: A Dialogic Theory of Meaning-Making Kristina M. Scharp & Lindsey J. Thomas 16. A Theory of Transcendent Interactions: The Ultimate Communication Thrill Ride John O. Greene Part 3: Identity-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 17. Communication Theory of Identity: Understanding the Multi-layered Nature of Identity Michael L. Hecht & Kaitlin E. Phillips 18. Critical Feminist Theory: Giving Voice and Visibility to Gendered Experiences Katherine Denker 19. Critical Race Theory: Dismantling Racial Oppression Through Interpersonal Communication Mackensie Minniear & Megan E. Cardwell 20. Intersectionality: Theoretical Lineages Toward Interpersonal Legacies Robin M. Boylorn 21. Strong Black Woman Collective Theory: Understanding the Group-level Communication Practices of Black Women Sharde M. Davis 22. Queer Theory: Troubling Interpersonal Expectations of Sex, Gender, and Sexuality Jimmie Manning & Tony E. Adams Part 4: Relationship-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication 23. Attachment Theory: A Communication Perspective Laura K. Guerrero 24. Communication Privacy Management Theory: Significance for Interpersonal Communication Sandra Petronio, Jeffrey T. Child, & Robert D. Hall 25. Developmental Theories of Relationships: Approaches to Understanding the Relational Lifespan Paul A. Mongeau, Mary Lynn Miller Henningsen, & Bailey M. Oliver-Blackburn 26. The Theory of Resilience and Relational Load: Investing in Relationships to Promote Resilience Tamara D. Afifi, Chantel Haughton, & Allison P. Mazur 27. Media Multiplexity Theory: Explaining Tie Strength and Technology Use Andrew M. Ledbetter 28. Relational Turbulence Theory: Interpersonal Communication During Times of Transition Leanne K. Knobloch, Denise Haunani Solomon, Jennifer A. Theiss, & Rachel M. McLaren 29. Social Exchange Theories: Calculating the Rewards and Costs of Personal Relationships Laura Stafford & Kimberly Kuiper 30. The Theory of Interpersonal Knowledge: Interaction Requirements to Develop Dyad-Specific Familiarity Joseph B. Walther 31. Truth-Default Theory: Changing Our Understanding of Human Deception Timothy R. Levine