Practically Perfect in Every Way: Communication Strategies of Ideal Relational Partners
This study utilized social exchange constructs to examine communication strategies used by self-defined ideal relational partners when initiating dating relationships. Two hundred forty-four participants generated 1183 communication strategies they would use to initiate relationships if they believe...
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Published in | Communication studies Vol. 57; no. 3; pp. 239 - 257 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
West Lafayette
Taylor & Francis Group
01.09.2006
Central States Communication Association Central States Speech Association |
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Summary: | This study utilized social exchange constructs to examine communication strategies used by self-defined ideal relational partners when initiating dating relationships. Two hundred forty-four participants generated 1183 communication strategies they would use to initiate relationships if they believed themselves to be ideal partners. A content analysis revealed 15 categories of communication strategies enacted by ideal relational partners. These categories included initiation, emotional disclosure, direct inquiry, impression management, shared activities, supportive behaviors, information gathering, gift giving, compliments, other-initiated behaviors, assistance from others, self-acceptance, pickup lines, bragging, and use of humor. Implications for interpersonal communication research are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 1051-0974 1745-1035 |
DOI: | 10.1080/10510970600845891 |