This manuscript is one of many in a special issue the Journal Applied Communication Research on "Communication and Distance," Volume 38, No. 1. Deployment-based separations, during which military spouses' communication limited their uncertainty heightened, present numerous challenges to enactment relational maintenance. To better understand how partners maintain relationships deployment, this study analyzes interviews with 33 wives deployed US service members. Content analysis yielded 24...

Two studies explore the seeming paradox reported in prior research on long-distance dating relationships (LDDRs): Despite limited interaction, LDDR partners evidence greater relational stability than geographically close (GCDRs). We investigate speculations that romantic idealization may be a key component stability. Idealization (i.e., idealistic distortion, love, reminiscence, perceived agreement) and satisfaction with communication was more pronounced LDDRs GCDRs. also associated...

Journal Article Relational Maintenance and Noncopresence Reconsidered: Conceptualizing Geographic Separation in Close Relationships Get access Andy J. Merolla 1Department of Communication Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Theory, Volume 20, Issue 2, May 2010, Pages 169–193, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2885.2010.01359.x Published: 13 April 2010

Abstract Theoretical explanations for associations between characteristics of social interactions and global well-being (e.g., life satisfaction, loneliness) require further development empirical grounding. We used the Communicate Bond Belong theory to develop six hypotheses linking frequency, type, relatedness-to-energy ratio, volition/choice everyday with well-being. Hypotheses were tested using two experience sampling studies one 28-day diary study (TotalN = 389; Totalobservations...

Retrospective accounts of transgression and forgiveness situations in ongoing friendships dating relationships were coded based on Kelley's (1998 Kelley , D. ( 1998 ). The communication . Communication Studies 49 255 – 271 .[Taylor & Francis Online] [Google Scholar]) three forms granting (direct, indirect, conditional). Across the sample, indirect was reported most frequently, followed by direct conditional forgiveness. Forgiveness-granting tendencies varied relationship type, as friends...

Experts play important roles in supporting public deliberation. These include developing and vetting background materials, participating question-and-answer sessions with citizens, giving pubic presentations. Rarely, though, are experts asked to be on hand during deliberative forums, whereby they have the opportunity interact deliberating groups. The inclusion of forums presents a tension because, although can elevate quality conversation by correcting factual errors, also, perhaps...

Abstract This investigation uses the two-process model of needs to explore differences between face-to-face communication and interpersonal media in terms belongingness need satisfaction. Using experience sampling methods, Study 1 (N = 117) explored change feelings loneliness connection from use within a day. 2 1,747) examined association life satisfaction as mediated by patterns year following COVID-19 outbreak. 3 303) experimentally manipulated social belonging examine changes resulting...

This study explored long-distance dating relationships’ (LDDRs) transition to geographic proximity. About half of LDDR partners experience this transition, whereas the other end their relationships during separation. Among reunited relationships, one-third terminate within 3 months reunion. Participants’ open-ended responses highlight changes associated with reunion, including loss autonomy; increased positive and negative knowledge; time management difficulties; heightened conflict...

This study examines a model of long‐distance relationship maintenance. The captures the relational cognition and communication partners enact before, during, after periods separation to sustain quality. Phase 1 this study, through inductive analysis, identified 178 forms Phases 2 3 employed factor analysis produced support for 10‐factor model. Subsequent tests assessed how these factors predicted intimacy, satisfaction, stress dating partners. Although several were significant predictors,...

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic alters day-to-day relational experiences and daily shape outlook on pandemic. Data were collected from university students in U.S. using smartphone-based experience sampling nightly diary surveys over a 10-day period beginning April 2020. To address first objective, we examined pandemic-related anxiety depressive symptoms manifested three aspects of life: (a) perceptions loneliness, (b) difficulty, (c) communication quality. second...

Building on hope theory, this study demonstrates that state and trait are associated with daily interpersonal experiences. Multilevel modeling of diary data ( N = 127 adults) indicated hope—composed the dual factors pathways (i.e., ability to devise routes toward goals) agency motivation pursue devised routes)—was negatively amount conflict, positively constructive conflict management when occurred, challenges in maintaining relationships. These relationships were found largely at...

This study evaluated several structural equation models testing the relations between forgiveness communication styles, offense and offender variables, relational characteristics. Results suggest partners' style of (i.e., direct, indirect, conditional) is shaped by variables. Specifically, remorse positively predicted both direct conditional forgiveness, severity negatively indirect blameworthiness forgiveness. also demonstrated that whereas forgiving following transgressions improved...

Abstract Rooted in hope theory, this study examined how dispositional and relationship‐specific influence communication romantic relationships. In Study 1a, was positively associated with active constructive conflict responses negatively passive destructive responses. 1b, mainly a positive predictor of Hope also found to predict certain relational maintenance behaviors. 2 then the specific episodes. Dispositional predicted unique variance goals styles. High‐ relative low‐hope individuals...

Abstract This study examined how rumination and worry experienced within varying contexts of everyday life are associated with current‐moment cross‐moment indicators subjective well‐being. We also investigated if, in the context social interaction, distracted communication uniquely predicts well‐being mediates link between perseverative cognition Using experience sampling, we found that effects on were social‐context dependent. Rumination alone, relative to during was a stronger positive...

Based on hope theory, this study examined potential links between and memorable messages. Using qualitative methods, the authors coded content form of messages in three domains: academics, relationships, finances. Quantitative analysis then tested if message characteristics positivity efficacy were associated with dispositional domain-specific hope. Consistent predictions, participants higher reported more positive efficacious across domains. Hierarchical regression suggested that agency,...

Abstract This study examined how destructive conflict behavior and relational maintenance are linked to financial loss in adult romantic relationships. Based on conservation of resources (COR) theory, it was hypothesized that indirectly (through anxiety) predicts increased decreased behavior. Across three waves data, results indicated significantly predicted passive‐destructive (i.e., neglect) through anxiety. Financial did not, however, directly or predict active‐destructive exit)....

Abstract What are the specific everyday communication experiences—from across people’s social networks—that contribute to well-being? In present work, we focus on effects of perceived partner responsiveness in interactions various well-being outcomes. We hypothesized that moments indirectly support two key estimates (hope and life satisfaction) through feelings connection. Data were obtained an experience sampling study collected ten days ( N = 120). Results dynamic structural equation...

Examining individuals’ TV and Internet involvement following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, this study demonstrates that with disaster media renders positive negative effects on viewers. Although increases perceived stress, predict gains of social-relational resources (e.g., companionship intimacy friends family) social trust. Media involvement, in general, is also positively related to willingness help people affected areas, though link was mediated by resource gain This suggests victims...

With survey data from 243 Latina/o early adolescent language brokers, latent profile analyses were conducted to identify different types (i.e., profiles) of brokers. Profiles based on how often adolescents brokered for family members, as well their levels family‐based acculturation stress, negative brokering beliefs, parentification, and positive beliefs. Three profiles emerged: (1) infrequent‐ambivalents, (2) occasional‐moderates, (3) parentified‐endorsers. Profile membership was...

Using sequenced conflict interaction scenarios, this study tested Rusbult and colleagues’ partner accommodation framework. In addition, we examined the unique effects of relationship-specific hope, a variable argue contributes to constructive communication in adult romantic relationships. Results generally, but not completely, supported predictive power model. Consistent with predictions, hope positively predicted multiple scenarios. Moreover, postconflict relational evaluations through its...

Drawing upon sensitive interaction systems theory, this study investigated Latinx immigrant youth’s indirect and direct disclosures about their family-undocumented experiences (i.e., informing others of own or family’s undocumented experiences, including details surrounding situation) to a teacher(s) friend(s). Furthermore, examined how such relate subsequent disclosure received emotional support across an academic year. Received support, in turn, was theorized predict depressive symptoms....

To better understand how culture influences the interpersonal forgiveness process, this study examined communication in United States and Chinese relationships. Four key antecedents—social harmony, empathy, apology, blame—were as predictors of communication. Social counter to predictions, positively predicted direct, rather than indirect, Empathy, expected be a robust predictor across cultures, was not good either. Instead, best were offender apology and, lesser extent, blame. In both direct...

Analysis of over 2,000 moments social interaction collected through smartphone-based experience sampling showed that, a week-long period, people who have experienced negative relations with others (relative to those not), interacted individuals from less-established relationships, perceived less partner responsiveness during interactions (particularly their established relationship partners), and were more likely report being alone than engaged in positive communication episodes. People high...

Abstract Scholars have suggested that being “in tune” with others may be an important aspect of successful humor creation; however, few studies specifically investigated this possibility. Thus, study examined the relationship between decoding ability and orientation. Decoding was conceptualized as involving three communication constructs: conversational sensitivity, nonverbal receiver apprehension. Consistent predictions, results revealed positive relationships (1) orientation sensitivity...

Drawing from relational conflict management research and hope theory, the present study hypothesized that parental communication is positively related to constructive parent-adolescent management. Utilizing three waves of longitudinal survey data 393 Latina/o 6th–8th grade students, we tested hypotheses using a random intercept cross-lagged panel model, which partitions variance at between-person within-person levels over time. At level, found that, relative sample averages, as students...