The Impact of Situational Variables on Helpers' Perceptions of Comforting Messages: An Attributional Analysis.
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| Title: | The Impact of Situational Variables on Helpers' Perceptions of Comforting Messages: An Attributional Analysis. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jones, Susanne M., Burleson, Brant R. |
| Source: | Communication Research. Oct 1997 24(5):530-555. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Communication Research, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Sex Differences |
| ISSN: | 0093-6502 |
| Abstract: | Investigates how attributions of blame and control influenced evaluations by undergraduate students of comforting messages varying in level of person-centeredness. Finds messages low in person-centeredness were more appropriate with high-blame targets, whereas messages high in person-centeredness were more appropriate with low-blame targets; perceptions of situation controllability did not influence evaluations. Notes gender differences. (SR) |
| Entry Date: | 1998 |
| Accession Number: | EJ558033 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Investigates how attributions of blame and control influenced evaluations by undergraduate students of comforting messages varying in level of person-centeredness. Finds messages low in person-centeredness were more appropriate with high-blame targets, whereas messages high in person-centeredness were more appropriate with low-blame targets; perceptions of situation controllability did not influence evaluations. Notes gender differences. (SR) |
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| ISSN: | 0093-6502 |
