Interpersonal communication motives in everyday interactions |
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Authors: | Mary M Step Margaret O Finucane |
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Institution: | 1. Instructor, Department of Communication Sciences , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland, OH, 44106;2. Assistant Professor, Department of Communication , John Carroll University , Cleveland, OH, 44118 |
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Abstract: | Everyday conversations are pivotal to unfolding human relationships. These routine conversations provide evidence of the structure and function of talk within relationships. Interpersonal communication motives were considered antecedents to climate and outcome variables as defined by the Iowa Communication Record. Participants completed three diary records for substantial interactions they engaged in over the course of one week. Analysis established communication for enjoyment to be associated with quality and positive change outcomes. Inclusion motivation was associated with high conversational value and positive social change. Results support a functional view of communication. |
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