By communicating pleasure, affection, and inclusion, we satisfy what human need?

Graham et al (1993) 2.27 discussion

Graham, E. E., Barbato, C. A., & Perse, E. M. (1993). The interpersonal

communication motives model. Communication Quarterly, 41(2), 172-186.

Purpose：How interpersonal communicative motive related to who we talk to, how

we talk and what we talk about.

Theory: Use and Gratification (motive, media use, outcomes)

1.Why we talk (motives): Pleasure, affection, inclusion, escape, relaxation, control.

2.Who we talk to (relationship level): stranger, formal role, co-worker, close friend,

family member, spouse/lover.

H1: Ratings of different interpersonal communication motives will be a function of

relationship level.

H1b: More intimate relationships (close friend, family member, and spouse or

lover) will be associated with higher ratings for affection and inclusion motives.

3.How we talk (communicator style construct):

a: directive (dominant, contentious, precise)

b: nondirective (friendly, attentive)

c: active (dramatic, animated)

d: inactive (relaxed)

H2: Interpersonal communication motives will be differentially related to

communicator style dimensions.

H2a: Nondirective communication (attentive and friendly styles) will be positively

related to communicating for pleasure, affection, inclusion, and relaxation.

H2b: Directive communication (dominant, contentious, and precise styles) will be

positively related to communicating for pleasure, control, and escape.

H2c: Communicator activity (dramatic and animated styles) will be positively

related to the pleasure, escape, inclusion, affection, and control motives.

H2d: Communicator inactivity (relaxed style) is positively related to pleasure,

escape, and relaxation motives.

4.What we talk about (Self disclosure): Breadth (amount) and Depth (levels of

intimacy)

H3: Interpersonal communication motives will be differentially related to the

breadth and intimacy of disclosure.

H3a: Breadth of disclosure will be positively related to the escape, pleasure,

inclusion, affection, and control motives.

H3b: High intimacy topics will be positively related to affection, control, and

inclusion motives. H3c: Low intimacy topics will be positively related to the

relaxation, pleasure, and escape motives.

Some of the results:

1.ICM was sensitive to relationship level

2.People are less likely to turn to less intimate relationship to satisfy affection,

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Which model of communication focuses on the meaning that emerges in a relationship between communicators quizlet?

What is the most common type of communication quizlet?

Which of the following would be considered mediated communication?