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- Parks & Adelman and Planalp & Honeycutt were missing in the reference list despite being put in the text and not cited. These citations have been added.
Defense
editEleven years after uncertainty reduction theory was introduced, Berger published Uncertain Outcome Values in Predicted Relationships: Uncertainty Reduction Theory Then and Now. His aim was to defend his theory in new contexts and modify it, as necessary. Berger later proposed three types of information seeking behavior: passive (watching the interactant for clues in reactions to stimuli), active (posing questions to other individuals about the interactant), and interactive ( posing direct questions to the interactant).[1] Later research by Berger and Bradac (1982) indicated that disclosures by interactants may lead them to be judged as more or less attractive.[2] The judgment will determine whether the judge will continue to reduce their uncertainties or end the relationship. Berger also acknowledges the works of Gudykunst, et al. (1985) and Parks & Adelman (1983) to extend uncertainty reduction theory to the realm of more established relationships.[3]
Planalp & Honeycutt (1985)[4] studies the introduction of new uncertainty to existing relationships. Their findings indicate that uncertainty in long-term relationships usually impacts negatively on the relationship.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Miller, K. (2005). Communication theories: Perspective, processes and contexts (2nd ed). NY: McGraw Hill, 176-183
- ^ Berger, Charles R., and James J. Bradac. Language and social knowledge: Uncertainty in interpersonal relations. E. Arnold, 1982., pg. 7
- ^ Berger, C. R. (1986). Uncertain Outcome Values in Predicted Relationships: Uncertainty Reduction Theory Then and Now Human Communication Research, 13, 34-38
- ^ Planalp, S., & Honeycutt, J. (1985). "Events that increase uncertainty in personal relationships." Human Communication Research, 11, 593-604.
Further reading
edit- Berger, C. R. (1986). "Uncertain Outcome Values in Predicted Relationships: Uncertainty Reduction Theory Then and Now". Human Communication Research, 13 (1), 34–38.
- Griffin, Em. (2012) A First Look At Communication Theory. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Deyo, J., Price, W. & Davis, L. (2011). Rapidly Recognizing Relationships: Observing Speed Dating in the South. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 12 (1), 71-78
- Flanagin, A.J. (2007). Commercial markets as communication markets: uncertainty reduction through mediated information exchange in online auctions. New Media & Society, 9 (3), 401-423
- Koester, J., Booth-Butterfield, M. & Booth-Butterfield, S. (1988). The Function of Uncertainty Reduction in Alleviating Primary Tension in Small Groups. Communication Research Reports, 5(2), 146-153
- Ramirez, A. (2009). The Effect of Interactivity on Initial Interactions: The Influence of Information Seeking Role on Computer-Mediated Interaction. Western Journal of Communication, 73 (3), 300-325
- Witt, P.L. & Behnke, R.R. (2006). Anticipatory Speech Anxiety as a Function of Public Speaking Assignment Type. Communication Education, 55(2), 167-177
- Gudykunst, W. B., Shapiro, R., "Communication in Everyday Interpersonal and Intergroup Encounters," International Journal of Intercultural Relations, Vol. 20, 1996, pp. 19–45.