Interpersonal Communication In Action

Download or read book The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication written by Thomas J. Socha and published by Language as Social Action. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings together veteran interpersonal communication scholars to examine the bright, positive sides of communication in human relations. Together, they begin to frame a conceptual foundation for studies on the positive side of interpersonal communication, or in general terms, relational communication that promotes happiness, health, and wellness. In the process they examine moments of relational beauty, laughter and play, positive emotion, relational support, understanding, and forgiveness, as well as facilitation of positive character traits and positive relational communication values. Intended to serve as a starting point for future research as well as inspiring new areas of interpersonal communication scholarship. From publisher description.