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Boster, Franklin J. – Human Communication Research, 1988
Replies to an article in "Human Communication Research" (v14, n4), "Item Desirability Effects in Compliance-Gaining Research: Seven Studies Documenting Artifacts" by Brant R. Burleson, Steven R. Wilson, Michael S. Waltman, Elizabeth M. Goering, Teresa K. Ely, and Bryan B. Whaley. (MS)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Correlation, Experiments, Social Desirability

Roberto, Anthony J.; Meyer, Gary; Boster, Franklin J.; Roberto, Heather L. – Human Communication Research, 2003
Examines the ability of the theory of reasoned action to explain and predict adolescents' verbal (i.e., insulting) and physical (i.e., fighting) aggression, as well as behaviors that encourage aggression such as watching a fight or telling others about a fight that is going to happen. Reveals that attitudes and subjective norms predicted…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Aggression, Communication Research, Decision Making