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Interpersonal Attraction as a Communication Accomplishment: Development of a Measure of Affinity-Seeking Competence.

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Bell, Robert A.; And Others – Western Journal of Speech Communication, 1987

Describes five studies that developed and validated a self-report instrument for assessing affinity-seeking skills. Indicates that the Affinity-Seeking Instrument, which is comprised of two scales, (1) has internal consistency, a stable factor structure, and concurrent discriminant validity; and (2) measures social tendencies that are observable…

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Interpersonal Attraction, Interpersonal Communication

An Examination of Relationship Disengagement: Perceptions, Breakup Strategies and Outcomes.

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Banks, Stephen P.; And Others – Western Journal of Speech Communication, 1987

Replicates the findings of earlier examinations of relationship disengagement. Extends the range of variables pertinent to strategy selection by evaluating the role of network overlap, partner desirability, trust, and dyadic adjustment. Finds that both relational variables and tactics were associated with consequences of disengagement. (JD)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Conflict Resolution