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Dailey, Rene M.; Romo, Lynsey Kluever; Thompson, Charee Mooney – Human Communication Research, 2011
Using confirmation theory, this study investigated how romantic couples' (N = 100) accepting and challenging communication was associated with several weight management (WM) outcomes (i.e., partners' general effectiveness in motivating each other to enact healthy behaviors, productivity of WM conversations, and diet and exercise behaviors).…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Eating Habits
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Theiss, Jennifer A.; Knobloch, Leanne K.; Checton, Maria G.; Magsamen-Conrad, Kate – Human Communication Research, 2009
We employed the relational turbulence model to identify (a) relationship characteristics associated with people's appraisals of hurtful messages, and (b) features of hurtful episodes and relationship characteristics that correspond with the directness of communication about hurt. We conducted a study in which 135 dating couples reported on their…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Dating (Social), Interpersonal Relationship, Intimacy