An instrument labeled the Personal Report of Spouse Communication Apprehension was developed and found to have adequate internal consistency, face validity, and predictive validity. Results of its use indicate that spouse communication apprehension is conceptually and factorially distinct from general communication apprehension. (Author)

Describes three issues involved in communication research and consulting for multinational companies, particularly those in Germany: qualifications for doing international consulting and research, problems of American scholar-researchers in those firms, and suggestions for dealing with those issues. (JMF)

Surveys five basic obstacles frequently faced by the technical writing consultant: establishing goals, extracting information, assimilating information, translating the information into final form, and testing the information. (GW)

Encourages professionals in education to cease coining and misusing educational jargon. (DD)

Educators are encouraged to use some of the non-traditional student-centered methods for improving the communication skills of disadvantaged students, including technological aids such as books, tapes, cable T.V., video tapes, computers, etc., and devices such as role playing and dramatizations. (AM)

Among the roadblocks to effective listening are lack of training to listen, preestablished mind set of situation, cultural differences, criticism of delivery, listening only for the facts, overstimulation, organization of details, and tolerating or creating distractions. (NQ)

The article, after examining some listening faults, describes a listening program, pointing out some listening techniques that should help a person become a more effective listener. (Author/NQ)

The study examined communication barriers that arise during the interview process as perceived by 164 on-campus interviewers. Six communication barrier factors were found to be important: (1) attitudinal and personality problems, (2) perceptual and status differences, (3) environmental conditions, (4) feedback problems, (5) competitiveness, and…

Investigates how, prior to actual communication activities or assignments, instructors can manipulate situational factors to moderate situational anxiety and avoidance. Reports that anxiety and avoidance can be moderated by manipulating context, motivation, and acquaintance factors. (MM)

Recognizing the effect of learning styles can lead one to modify approaches in order to communicate more effectively. Administering and discussing a learning style assessment between school boards and administration will help everybody understand the sources of some past problems and avoid future ones. (MLF)

Indicates that, of the 11 types of regrettable messages that people reported, most (1) were said to those with whom they had a close relationship, (2) resulted from unchecked drives or feelings, and (3) were recognized and regretted immediately. (JD)

The study attempted to determine if there are differences in the perception of male and female managers toward communication barriers. Data were collected from 156 managers and analyzed using a multivariate analysis of variance (sex and salary level). Results showed significant differences in perceptions among male and female managers. (Author/CH)

Finds significant differences in communication between superiors, subordinates, clients, practitioners and patients. Suggests that future training of health care professionals include a focus on superior subordinate communication. (MS)

Argues for a redefinition of narcissism as pathological communication, rather than egoism or individualism. Contends that such a definition has heuristic advantages. Suggests directions for further research. (MS)

Intended for those concerned with the identification of learning disabilities which involve communicative disorders, the article identifies some areas of confusion regarding visual perception, vision testing, communication, and dyslexia. (IM)