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Couples’ Thoughts During Disagreements Affect Relationship Satisfaction. Women are more likely than men to blame their partner, a new study also finds.
People who are unhappy in their romantic relationship spend more time during a disagreement thinking about how angry and frustrated they are, but happy couples coordinate their thoughts so that when one partner has many emotional thoughts, the other...
5/14/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Romantic Comedies Affect Beliefs About Relationships Less Strongly Than Expected
Romantic-comedy films are not a major source for developing unrealistic expectations about relationships among young adults, finds a new study to be published online this week in the National Communication Association’s journal Communication...
4/9/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Communicating with Families of Alzheimer’s Patients Poses Dilemmas for Nurses and Care Assistants
Care providers feel unprepared to give the hard truth, a new study finds.
11/8/2012 9:00 AM EST
Reducing Stress, Finding Harmony: The Work/Life Balance
Members of The National Communication Association who study interpersonal, organizational, and family communication can provide insight into the following issues surrounding the struggle of work/life balance: How can individuals manage stress...
8/21/2012 8:00 AM EDT
Understanding Health Information is Vital to Good Health
Members of the National Communication Association who study health literacy are available to provide insight on the following: Strategies that individuals with low health literacy can use to achieve a greater understanding of health information; the...
6/26/2012 8:00 AM EDT
Many International Students Have Few Close American Friends, Survey Says
International students at U.S. college campuses are not very satisfied with their friendships with Americans on average, but their satisfaction level varies by U.S. host region and the student’s home region. This new study will be published...
6/12/2012 9:00 AM EDT
What Cancer Patients Really Want When Talking to Their Doctors About Internet Health Information
For best communication, patients and doctors should clarify their goals.
5/23/2012 8:00 AM EDT
Organ Donor Registration Rates Nearly Double after On-Site Public Health Campaign at Driver’s Licensing Facilities
Amid a nationwide organ donor shortage, the state of Michigan has found a cost-effective way to increase its donor registry, by using only print promotional materials at driver’s licensing facilities rather than a multimedia campaign, a new study...
4/9/2012 5:00 PM EDT
Saving Lives by Communicating Effectively: Emergency Messages During Stormy Weather
Members of the National Communication Association who are experts in crisis communication and emergency preparedness messaging are available to provide insight on what communication strategies are most effective, the role of new media in disaster...
6/6/2013 10:50 AM EDT
Communication Experts Available to Discuss the Evolution of the “Q” Word
June is National Gay Pride Month. Members of the National Communication Association who study rhetorical and cultural theory, social movements, gender and communication, and queer studies can provide insight into how the word "queer" has evolved,...
6/4/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Communication Experts Available to Discuss the Use of Political Rhetoric Within the Immigration Reform Debate
Members of the National Communication Association, who study rhetoric, grassroots campaigns, and immigration, can provide insight into the significance of using terms like "illegal" vs. "undocumented," how both sides rely on stereotypes to make...
5/9/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Tips for Combating Jealousy through Constructive Interpersonal Communication
Members of The National Communication Association who study interpersonal communication can provide insight into how couples express, and work through feelings of jealousy.
5/7/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Experts Available on Electing the New Pope
2/28/2013 8:00 AM EST
Keeping The Romance Alive: How to Maintain Long-Term Relationships
Members of The National Communication Association who study interpersonal communication can provide insight into how couples can navigate through conflicts in their relationships.
2/11/2013 10:45 AM EST
Predictions and Reactions: President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address
2/6/2013 8:00 AM EST
On the Heels of the Fiscal Cliff Fight, Communication Experts Talk About the Renewal of Civility in Public and Personal Discussion
Members of The National Communication Association who study interpersonal communication and political communication can provide insight into what has led to a perceived decline in civility and what lawmakers can do to increase civility.
1/23/2013 8:00 AM EST
