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10th Edition
Bibliographic reference for theories, from the Instructors Manual
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Chapter 5—Symbolic Interactionism
Chapter 6—Coordinated Management of Meaning
Chapter 7—Expectancy Violations Theory
Chapter 8—Social Penetration Theory
Chapter 9—Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Charles R. Berger, "Communicating Under Uncertainty," in Interpersonal Processes: New Directions in Communication Research, Michael Roloff & Gerald Miller (eds.), Sage, Newbury Park, CA, 1987, pp. 39-62; Leanne K. Knobloch, “Uncertainty Reduction Theory,” in Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives, Leslie A. Baxter and Dawn O. Braithwaite (eds.), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2008, pp. 133–144.
Chapter 10—Social Information Processing Theory
Joseph B. Walther, "Interpersonal Effects in Computer-Mediated Interaction: A Relational Perspective," Communication Research, Vol. 19, 1992, pp. 52-90; Joseph B. Walther, “Computer-Mediated Communication: Impersonal, Interpersonal, and Hyperpersonal Interaction,” Communication Research, Vol. 23, 1996, pp. 3–43.
Chapter 11—Relational Dialectics THeory
Chapter 12—Communication Privacy Management Theory
Sandra Petronio and Wesley T. Durham, “Communication Privacy Management Theory: Significance for Interpersonal Communication,” in Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives, 2nd ed., Dawn O. Braithwaite and Paul Schrodt (eds.), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2015, 335-347.
Chapter 13—Media Multiplexity Theory
Caroline Haythornthwaite, "Social Networks and Internet Connectivity Effects," Information, Communication & Society, Vol. 8, 2005, pp. 125-147.
Chapter 14—Social Judgment Theory
Chapter 15—Elaboration Likelihood Model
Richard Petty and John Cacioppo, Communication and Persuasion: Central and Peripheral Routes to Attitude Change, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1986, pp. 1-24.
Chapter 16—Cognitive Dissonance
Chapter 17—Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making
Chapter 18—Symbolic Convergence Theory
Ernest G. Bormann, John Cragan, and Donald Shields, "In Defense of Symbolic Convergence Theory: A Look at the Theory and its Criticisms After Two Decades, " Communication Theory, Vol. 4, 1994, pp. 259-294.
Chapter 19—Cultural Approach to Organizations
Chapter 20—Communicative Constitutions of Organizations
Robert D. McPhee and Pamela Zaug, “The Communicative Constitution of Organizations: A Framework for Explanation,” in Building Theories of Organization: The Constitutive Role of Communication, Linda L. Putnam and Anne Maydan Nicotera (eds.), Routledge, New York, 2009, pp. 21-45.
Chapter 21—Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations
Chapter 22—The Rhetoric
Chapter 23—Dramatism
Chapter 24—Narrative Paradigm
Chapter 25—Media Ecology
"Playboy Interview: Marshall McLuhan,—A Candid Conversation with the High Priest of Popcult and Metaphysician of Media" Playboy Magazine, March, 1969, reprinted in Essential McLuhan, Eric McLuhan and Frank Zingrone (eds.), Basic Books, New York, 1995, pp 233-269. Available online at https://www.nextnature.net/2009/12/the-playboy-interview-marshall-mcluhan/.
Chapter 26—Semiotics
Roland Barthes, Mythologies, Annette Lavers (trans.), Hill and Wang, New York, 1972, especially "The World of Wrestling" and "Myth Today," pp. 15-25, 109-159.
Chapter 27—Cultural Studies
Stuart Hall, "Ideology and Communication Theory," in Rethinking Communication Theory, Vol. 1, Brenda Dervin, Lawrence Grossberg, Barbara O'Keefe, and Ellen Wartella (eds.), Sage, Newbury Park, CA, 1989, pp. 40-52. (See also multiple reactions following.)
Chapter 28—Uses and Gratifications
Alan M. Rubin, “Uses-And-Gratifications Perspective on Media Effects,” Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research, 3rd ed., Jennings Bryant and Mary Beth Oliver (eds.), Lawrence Erlbaum, New York, 2009, pp.165-184.
Chapter 29—Cultivation Theory
Michael Morgan, James Shanahan, and Nancy Signorielli, "Growing Up with Television," in Media Effects: Advances in Theory & Research, 3rd ed., Jennings Bryant and Mary Beth Oliver (eds.), Routledge, New York, 2009, pp. 34-49.
Chapter 30—Agenda-Setting Theory
Maxwell E. McCombs, Donald L. Shaw, and David H. Weaver, "New Directions in Agenda-Setting Theory and Research," Mass Communication and Society, Vol. 17, 2014, pp. 781-802.
Chapter 31—Genderlect Styles
Chapter 32—Standpoint Theory
Julia T. Wood, Communication Theories in Action, 3rd ed., Wadsworth, Belmont, CA, 2004, pp. 212-220.
Chapter 33—Muted Group Theory
Cheris Kramarae, Women and Men Speaking, Newbury House, Rowley, MA, 1981, pp. v-ix, 1-63.
Chapter 34—Communication Accommodation Theory
Howard Giles and Jordan Soliz, "Communication Accommodation Theory: A Situated Framework for Relational, Family, and Intergroup Dynamics," in Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives, 2nd ed., Dawn O. Braithwaite and Paul Schrodt (eds.), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2015, pp. 161-173.
Chapter 35—Face-Negotiation Theory
Chapter 36—Co-Cultural Theory
Mark P. Orbe, Constructing Co-Cultural Theory: An Explication of Culture, Power, and Communication, Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 1998.
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10th Edition
Bibliographic reference for theories, from the Instructors Manual
List mode: Normal (click on theory name to show detail) | Show All details (Or click on a theory name to collapse the list)
Chapter 5—Symbolic Interactionism
Chapter 6—Coordinated Management of Meaning
Chapter 7—Expectancy Violations Theory
Chapter 8—Social Penetration Theory
Chapter 9—Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Charles R. Berger, "Communicating Under Uncertainty," in Interpersonal Processes: New Directions in Communication Research, Michael Roloff & Gerald Miller (eds.), Sage, Newbury Park, CA, 1987, pp. 39-62; Leanne K. Knobloch, “Uncertainty Reduction Theory,” in Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives, Leslie A. Baxter and Dawn O. Braithwaite (eds.), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2008, pp. 133–144.
Chapter 10—Social Information Processing Theory
Joseph B. Walther, "Interpersonal Effects in Computer-Mediated Interaction: A Relational Perspective," Communication Research, Vol. 19, 1992, pp. 52-90; Joseph B. Walther, “Computer-Mediated Communication: Impersonal, Interpersonal, and Hyperpersonal Interaction,” Communication Research, Vol. 23, 1996, pp. 3–43.
Chapter 11—Relational Dialectics THeory
Chapter 12—Communication Privacy Management Theory
Sandra Petronio and Wesley T. Durham, “Communication Privacy Management Theory: Significance for Interpersonal Communication,” in Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives, 2nd ed., Dawn O. Braithwaite and Paul Schrodt (eds.), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2015, 335-347.
Chapter 13—Media Multiplexity Theory
Caroline Haythornthwaite, "Social Networks and Internet Connectivity Effects," Information, Communication & Society, Vol. 8, 2005, pp. 125-147.
Chapter 14—Social Judgment Theory
Chapter 15—Elaboration Likelihood Model
Richard Petty and John Cacioppo, Communication and Persuasion: Central and Peripheral Routes to Attitude Change, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1986, pp. 1-24.
Chapter 16—Cognitive Dissonance
Chapter 17—Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making
Chapter 18—Symbolic Convergence Theory
Ernest G. Bormann, John Cragan, and Donald Shields, "In Defense of Symbolic Convergence Theory: A Look at the Theory and its Criticisms After Two Decades, " Communication Theory, Vol. 4, 1994, pp. 259-294.
Chapter 19—Cultural Approach to Organizations
Chapter 20—Communicative Constitutions of Organizations
Robert D. McPhee and Pamela Zaug, “The Communicative Constitution of Organizations: A Framework for Explanation,” in Building Theories of Organization: The Constitutive Role of Communication, Linda L. Putnam and Anne Maydan Nicotera (eds.), Routledge, New York, 2009, pp. 21-45.
Chapter 21—Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations
Chapter 22—The Rhetoric
Chapter 23—Dramatism
Chapter 24—Narrative Paradigm
Chapter 25—Media Ecology
"Playboy Interview: Marshall McLuhan,—A Candid Conversation with the High Priest of Popcult and Metaphysician of Media" Playboy Magazine, March, 1969, reprinted in Essential McLuhan, Eric McLuhan and Frank Zingrone (eds.), Basic Books, New York, 1995, pp 233-269. Available online at https://www.nextnature.net/2009/12/the-playboy-interview-marshall-mcluhan/.
Chapter 26—Semiotics
Roland Barthes, Mythologies, Annette Lavers (trans.), Hill and Wang, New York, 1972, especially "The World of Wrestling" and "Myth Today," pp. 15-25, 109-159.
Chapter 27—Cultural Studies
Stuart Hall, "Ideology and Communication Theory," in Rethinking Communication Theory, Vol. 1, Brenda Dervin, Lawrence Grossberg, Barbara O'Keefe, and Ellen Wartella (eds.), Sage, Newbury Park, CA, 1989, pp. 40-52. (See also multiple reactions following.)
Chapter 28—Uses and Gratifications
Alan M. Rubin, “Uses-And-Gratifications Perspective on Media Effects,” Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research, 3rd ed., Jennings Bryant and Mary Beth Oliver (eds.), Lawrence Erlbaum, New York, 2009, pp.165-184.
Chapter 29—Cultivation Theory
Michael Morgan, James Shanahan, and Nancy Signorielli, "Growing Up with Television," in Media Effects: Advances in Theory & Research, 3rd ed., Jennings Bryant and Mary Beth Oliver (eds.), Routledge, New York, 2009, pp. 34-49.
Chapter 30—Agenda-Setting Theory
Maxwell E. McCombs, Donald L. Shaw, and David H. Weaver, "New Directions in Agenda-Setting Theory and Research," Mass Communication and Society, Vol. 17, 2014, pp. 781-802.
Chapter 31—Genderlect Styles
Chapter 32—Standpoint Theory
Julia T. Wood, Communication Theories in Action, 3rd ed., Wadsworth, Belmont, CA, 2004, pp. 212-220.
Chapter 33—Muted Group Theory
Cheris Kramarae, Women and Men Speaking, Newbury House, Rowley, MA, 1981, pp. v-ix, 1-63.
Chapter 34—Communication Accommodation Theory
Howard Giles and Jordan Soliz, "Communication Accommodation Theory: A Situated Framework for Relational, Family, and Intergroup Dynamics," in Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives, 2nd ed., Dawn O. Braithwaite and Paul Schrodt (eds.), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2015, pp. 161-173.
Chapter 35—Face-Negotiation Theory
Chapter 36—Co-Cultural Theory
Mark P. Orbe, Constructing Co-Cultural Theory: An Explication of Culture, Power, and Communication, Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA, 1998.
You can access the Primary Source for a particular chapter in several ways:
- Switch to View by Theory, then select the desired theory/chapter from the drop-down list at the top of the page. Look in the list of available resources.
- To quickly find a theory by chapter number, use the Table of Contents and link from there. It will take you directly to the theory with available options highlighted.
- You can also use the Theory List, which will take you directly to the theory with available options highlighted.
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