Scripts and Communication for Relationships

Pavica Sheldon

ISBN 10: 1433142171 / ISBN 13: 9781433142178

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Nov 2017, 2017

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Neuware -The book is divided into five parts: (1) Emotions, Imagination, and Physiology of Relationships, (2) Bases of Relational Scripts, (3) Relational Escalation and Deescalation, (4) Relationship Scripts in Context, and (5) Cautions and Recommendations. The authors discuss the basis of relationship scripts, emotions, imagery, and physiology of relationships including romance, friendship, work associates, mentors, and Facebook friends. They argue that people¿s expectations for relational development influence their communication, faith, and commitment in relationships. Misconstruing sexual or flirtatious intent, for example, is derived from having different scripts about attraction. They discuss abusive relationships including characteristics of abusers, stalking, and verbal and physical aggression.Designed for classes in psychology, communication, sociology, family studies, and social work, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how scripts and communication are used in relationships. Guidelines based on developing and improving verbal and nonverbal communication competence are provided. A downloadable teacher¿s guide is also available.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 398 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scripts and Communication for Relationships
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Nov 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433142171
• ISBN 13: 9781433142178
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 225W x 150H x 22D millimeters 225 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 557 grams

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Synopsis

The book is divided into five parts: (1) Emotions, Imagination, and Physiology of Relationships, (2) Bases of Relational Scripts, (3) Relational Escalation and Deescalation, (4) Relationship Scripts in Context, and (5) Cautions and Recommendations. The authors discuss the basis of relationship scripts, emotions, imagery, and physiology of relationships including romance, friendship, work associates, mentors, and Facebook friends. They argue that people’s expectations for relational development influence their communication, faith, and commitment in relationships. Misconstruing sexual or flirtatious intent, for example, is derived from having different scripts about attraction. They discuss abusive relationships including characteristics of abusers, stalking, and verbal and physical aggression.

Designed for classes in psychology, communication, sociology, family studies, and social work, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how scripts and communication are used in relationships. Guidelines based on developing and improving verbal and nonverbal communication competence are provided. A downloadable teacher’s guide is also available.

About the Author

James M. Honeycutt (Ph.D., University of Illinois) is an LSU Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and a winner of numerous research awards including the Rainmaker Research Award. He has shaped research in psychology and family studies. He is founder of the Matchbox Interaction Lab and is internationally recognized for his work in relationship scripts and imagined interactions.

Pavica Sheldon (Ph.D., Louisiana State University) is Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair of the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. In 2015 Sheldon won the Janice Hocker Rushing Early Career Research Award from Southern States Communication Association.