Individual Differences in Responses to Social Influence Attempts: Theory and Research on the Effects of Misanthropy.

Alvaro, Eusebio M.; Burgoon, Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ506373

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Publication Date: 1995

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Individual Differences in Responses to Social Influence Attempts: Theory and Research on the Effects of Misanthropy.

Alvaro, Eusebio M.; Burgoon, Michael

Communication Research, v22 n3 p347-84 Jun 1995

Finds support for eight theoretically derived hypotheses concerning how highly misanthropic individuals respond differently to influence attempts, and concerning the positive relationship between misanthropy and the avoidance of health care. Shows that respondents high in misanthropy report higher actual incidence of stress-related diseases. (SR)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Interpersonal Communication, Persuasive Discourse, Physical Health, Physician Patient Relationship, Social Influences

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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