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Publication Date: 1990
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When Ignorance Is Bliss: The Role of Motivation to Reduce Uncertainty in Uncertainty Reduction Theory.
Kellermann, Kathy; Reynolds, Rodney
Human Communication Research, v17 n1 p5-75 Fall 1990
Reports on three studies which articulate and test multiple models for integrating the concept of motivation to reduce uncertainty into the axiomatic structure of uncertainty reduction theory. Finds that none of the models (tested in terms of their ability to predict information seeking and attraction) provides such an integration. Recommends changes to uncertainty reduction theory. (SR)
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Language: English
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