The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication
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Description
Building on past research that includes prosocial-antisocial communication, positive psychology, as well as complementing the dark side of interpersonal communication, this groundbreaking volume brings together veteran interpersonal communication scholars to examine the bright, positive sides of communication in human relations. Together, they begin to frame a conceptual foundation for studies on the «positive» side of interpersonal communication, or in general terms, relational communication that promotes happiness, health, and wellness. In the process they examine moments of relational beauty, laughter and play, positive emotion, relational support, understanding, and forgiveness, as well as facilitation of positive character traits and positive relational communication values. The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication is intended to serve as a starting point for future research as well as inspiring new areas of interpersonal communication scholarship. [Amazon.com]
ISBN
9781433112508
Publication Date
2012
Publisher
Peter Lang
City
New York, NY
Keywords
Body language, Cultural differences, Interpersonal relations, Positive emotion, Secret signals
Disciplines
Health Communication | Health Psychology | Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
Recommended Citation
Socha, Thomas J. (Editor) and Pitts, Margaret J. (Editor), "The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication" (2012). Communication & Theatre Arts Faculty Books. 9.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/communication_books/9