Deconstructing the person and changing the subject of interpersonal studies

Article Abstract:

Interpersonal communications research should consider the use of language in relation to the nature of interaction among people. It is language that symbolizes the essence of the social, psychological and cultural factors thatoperate in a given interpersonal encounter. Research has also shown that not all people adapt to society's norms of conduct. Self-contained individuals manage to retain their uniqueness despite constant interaction with other people who are different from them. Consumerism, however, has promoted the kind of individuality that equates self-worth with acquisition of material things.

Communication, Communications

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The production of masculinity in interpersonal communication

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Results of a survey of different samples taken from the male population on their concept of masculinity show that this concept is couched in social, cultural and political terms. The idea of dominance is prevalent especially with respect to the female sex. The interpersonal communications involved in the concept are not clearly etched and are characterized by constant changing and overlapping tensions. The dominance factor is seen to be the cause of such tension.

Analysis, Masculinity

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Introduction to the special issue on message production: progress, challenges, and prospects

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on interpersonal communication as a discipline, focusing on the process of composing messages. Topics include the influence of time constraints, awareness, goals, behavior and stores of knowledge on message production.

United States, Human information processing

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