Presents results of two studies demonstrating the utility of interpersonal theory in social psychological research. Describes the symbolic interactionist perspective that people come to think of themselves as they think others see them. Reports that individuals considered it more important to be viewed as accepting of others than of self. (DK)

This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 15 titles deal with the following topics: (1) the development of a module to attain the leadership competency of encouraging improved interpersonal communication through feedback; (2) communicating in an American Taoist…