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Gottman, John M. – Journal of Communication, 1982
Assesses the types of conversational patterns--from cross-complaining to contracting--that characterize satisfied couples; suggests theoretical models that account for their success. Proposes the hypothesis that the underlying mechanism that maintains closeness in marriages is symmetry in emotional responsiveness, which relates to whether spouses…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Emotional Response, Interaction Process Analysis, Marriage
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Finkelstein, Jonathan C. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Discusses new research which suggests a need for a model integrating all the various approaches to the study of nonverbal cues. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Conceptual Schemes, Experimenter Characteristics, Interaction Process Analysis