Uses the idea of "framing" as a case study of scattered conceptualization across academic disciplines. Identifies and makes explicit various uses of "framing." Argues that the field of communication can develop a core of knowledge that could translate into research models contributing to social theory in the largest sense. (SR)

Defines involvement as the spread of activation through working and long-term memory, with topics resulting in more extensive and/or stronger activation resulting in higher involvement. Finds evidence from the measurement of reaction time for recognition in support of the model. (SR)

Finds the conjunction between subjects' uncertainty and their use of question asking and disclosure strategies was limited to preliminary conversation and derived from global uncertainty. Finds that, although uncertainty and liking were related synchronously in ways consistent with uncertainty reduction theory, there was little evidence of…

Investigates the effects of verbal aggressiveness and argumentativeness on two quantitative dimensions of compliance-gaining message use, persistence and diversity. Finds that, among college students, argumentativeness is positively related to strategic diversity, and that verbal aggressiveness and argumentativeness interact to effect persistence.…

Explores how topics of arguments relate to argumentativeness among college students. Finds that individuals reported greater frequency of advocacy than refutative behavior during arguments and that high argumentatives engaged in more advocacy and refutation than moderates or lows. Suggests implications to the interactionist approach to the study…

Contributes to scholarship on employment interviewing effectiveness. Outlines how some interviewer strategies are actually counterproductive. Argues that interviewers can better serve employers' and applicants' needs by enabling the best performances of which applicants are capable, practicing conscious transparency, and sharing control of the…

Examines the role intuition plays in forming ethical decisions. Reviews examples of intuitive ethics in professional-communication research. Suggests that intuition is the naturalization of dominant cultural values and beliefs. Offers a pedagogical example of the theory and concludes by suggesting the value that a "critique of intuition"…

Examines whether a lie's cognitive representation affects deceivers' ability to respond to probing. Shows that behavioral changes made in response to probing varied depending on whether the lie was a familiar lie or an unfamiliar lie but that none of these behaviors were related to judges' ratings of truthfulness. (SR)

Indicates that inoculation treatments, using central and peripheral approaches, confer resistance to influence and thus imply that threat is more prominent than refutational preemption in the process of resistance. Suggests that greater receiver need for cognition enhances resistance but only with highly involving issues. Rules out assimilation…

Contributes to scholarship on rhetorical theory by examining the rhetorical aspects of spontaneous shrines that develop on the sites of public tragedies. Compares two contemporary shrines to private mourning rituals of the last century, revealing a common cultural metanarrative that promises continuity and certainty in a time of chaos. (SR)

Finds that the three most common recruiter verbal behaviors were statements disclosing company information, self-disclosures, and Helper Responses (asking applicants questions). Finds that recruiters who paraphrased, asked questions, and made influencing statements tended to be rated significantly higher on their expertness, or competence. (SR)

Addresses the implications of interpersonal communication technology use for personal relationships. Tests elements of an impression management model, which specifies the processes and outcomes of strategic uses of channel and message for self-presentational goals. Supports a functional perspective that views mediated communication channels as a…

Belongs to a series of papers from a panel discussion on "The Future of the Internet: A Historical Perspective" examining how scholars understand and explain the Internet. Draws four lessons from two earlier "communication revolutions" (writing and the printing press) and applies them to our age of television, computers, and the Internet. (SR)

Identifies turning points, reported commitment level, and patterns characteristic of post-divorce relationships. Identifies 11 turning points, assesses mean change in commitment level, and finds five patterns of post-divorce relationships: gradual relational progress; disrupted progress; sustained adjustment; disjointed erratic cycle; and eventual…

Finds that students with the highest level of public speaking anxiety showed the largest improvement in perceived competence and perception of audience pleasantness. Discusses the speaker's perception of the audience as a key factor in public speaking anxiety. (SR)