The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication

Thomas Socha

ISBN 10: 1433112507 / ISBN 13: 9781433112508

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jan 2012, 2012

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Neuware -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.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 376 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jan 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433112507
• ISBN 13: 9781433112508
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 225W x 150H x 21D millimeters 225 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 527 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Thomas J. Socha, PhD, is University Professor, Professor of Communication, and Graduate Program Director at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Margaret J. Pitts, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Arizona, Tucson.