The positive side of interpersonal communication /
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| Imprint: | New York : Peter Lang, c2012. |
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| Description: | xix, 355 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Language as social action ; v. 14 Language as social action ; v. 14. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8625935 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xix, 355 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781433112515 1433112515 9781433112508 1433112507 9781453905364 1453905367 |