Honors Program
[Honors-in-Discipline (Choose below)], Honors in Communication Studies
Date of Award
5-2014
Thesis Professor(s)
Carrie Oliveira
Thesis Professor Department
Communication
Thesis Reader(s)
Amber Kinser, Rebecca Keeler
Abstract
The goal of the presented research was to examine the relationship between relational satisfaction and nonverbal interpretation during a conflict. Specifically, we hypothesized that participants who reported being dissatisfied with their closest relationship would be more likely to make negative interpretations of facial expressions during a conflict episode. Participants completed a survey that measured their relationship status, level of satisfaction, and interpretations of descriptions of facial expressions being made during a series of conflict scenarios. Developing a better understanding of the role of nonverbal behaviors may help encourage healthier conflict management
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Open Access
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Wheeler, Savannah V., "Relational Satisfaction and Perceptions of Nonverbal Communication during Conflict" (2014). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 197. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/197
Copyright
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