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Bente, Gary; Ruggenberg, Sabine; Kramer, Nicole C.; Eschenburg, Felix – Human Communication Research, 2008
This study analyzes the influence of avatars on social presence, interpersonal trust, perceived communication quality, nonverbal behavior, and visual attention in Net-based collaborations using a comparative approach. A real-time communication window including a special avatar interface was integrated into a shared collaborative workspace.…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Trust (Psychology), Attention, Communication Research
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Sunnafrank, Michael – Human Communication Research, 1990
Tests several contrasting predictions from uncertainty reduction theory and predicted outcome value theory. Finds strong support for the predicted outcome value perspective and its claim that uncertainty reduction processes are subservient to outcome maximization goals in initial interactions. (SR)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
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Andersen, Peter A.; Guerrero, Laura K.; Jorgensen, Peter F.; Buller, David B. – Human Communication Research, 1998
Provides a contrastive test of three immediacy-exchange theories: expectancy violations theory; discrepancy arousal theory; and cognitive valence theory. States findings from opposite-sex friend dyads (one of whom was an undergraduate student) failed to find unequivocal support for a single theory. Suggests existing immediacy-exchange theories…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Friendship, Models
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Waldron, Vincent R.; Applegate, James L. – Human Communication Research, 1994
Examines three cognitive theories which account for variations in verbal disagreement tactics. Finds that, of 40 dyadic interactions, planning measures strongly correlate with the use of integrative conflict tactics, and the individual difference measure is strongly associated with the quality of plans. Suggests that integrative models are needed…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication
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Kim, Min-Sun – Human Communication Research, 1994
Investigates how cultural groups differ in the relative importance they attach to conversational constraints. Suggests that the perceived importance of clarity is higher in the more individualistic cultures but that the perceived importance of avoiding hurting the hearer's feelings and of minimizing imposition is higher in the more collectivistic…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
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Poole, Marshall Scott; Holmes, Michael E. – Human Communication Research, 1995
Analyzes how a new computer technology, Group Decision Support System (GDSS), affected how group decisions developed over time. Contrasts decision paths in groups using the GDSS with groups using GDSS procedural structures manually and with groups using no procedural structures. Finds that decision paths varied and were related to consensus…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Decision Making, Group Behavior
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Kelly, Lynne – Human Communication Research, 1982
Analysis reveals that the four labels do not denote four discrete problems; rather, the constructs overlap to a great extent. Author recommends systematic interviews with individuals to identify their problems and then a treatment dependent on the exact nature of the problem. (PD)
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems, Communication Research
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Thomas, L. Todd; Levine, Timothy R. – Human Communication Research, 1994
Examines 73 participants on the relationship between verbal recall and listening, using measures of listening behavior as a criterion. Considers three possible models: (1) isomorphic, (2) confounding, and (3) recall ability as antecedent to listening. Finds that a model stipulating verbal recall ability as antecedent to listening provides the best…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Construct Validity, Higher Education
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Hecht, Michael L.; And Others – Human Communication Research, 1992
Investigates how ethnic identity is related to the issues that emerge in interethnic conversations. Examines issues related to communication satisfaction for African Americans and for European Americans and how relational closeness affects these relationships. Compares the two groups. (SR)
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Blacks, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis
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Hoffman, L. Richard; Kleinman, Gary B. – Human Communication Research, 1994
Compares the Group Valence Model (GVM) to several derived versions of the Valence Distribution Model (VDM), as they relate to the group problem-solving process. Suggests that, not withstanding predictive accuracy, the VDM seems generally inferior to the GVM, which consistently accounts for more of the decision-making phenomenon. Discusses…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Neuliep, James W.; Mattson, Marifran – Human Communication Research, 1990
Examines the persuasive message behaviors of truthful and deceptive communicators. Finds significant differences in the types of persuasive messages generated: truthful persuaders compose messages involving positive and negative sanctions; deceptive persuaders compose messages based on rationale or explanation. (KEH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis