The dark side of interpersonal communication [

The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication examines the multifunctional ways in which seemingly productive communication can be destructiveand vice versaand explores the many ways in which dysfunctional interpersonal communication operates across a variety of personal relationship contexts

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cupach, William R. (Author), Spitzberg, Brian H. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mahwah, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates , c2007
Edition:2nd ed
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Online Access:NetLibrary
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Disentangling the dark side of interpersonal communication
  • 2. The dark side of relational uncertainty : obstacle or opportunity
  • 3. The dark side (and light side) of avoidance and secrets 4. Manipulation of Self in Cyberspace; III BRUISING
  • 5. Communicating Hurt
  • 6. "You're Bugging Me!": Complaints and Criticism From a Partner
  • 7. Teasing and Bullying; IV (MIS)USING, ACCUSING, AND EXCUSING
  • 8. The Dark Side of Infidelity: Its Nature, Prevalence, and Communicative Functions Abstract