Relationship between nonverbal sensitivity, encoding, and relational satisfaction

This study examined the relationship between individuals' social skills, their partners' assessments of their social skills, and both parties' relationship satisfaction. Participants (N = 112) completed the Interpersonal Perception Task, the emotional expressivity and social expressiv...

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Published in:Communication Reports 2001-01, Vol.14 (1), p.39-48
Main Authors: Miczo, Nathan, Segrin, Chris, Allspach, Lisa E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Individual Differences
Interpersonal communication
Interpersonal Competence
Nonverbal communication
Operant Conditioning
Perceptions
Personal relationships
Positive Reinforcement
Rating Scales
Social Cognition
Social Problems
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Summary:This study examined the relationship between individuals' social skills, their partners' assessments of their social skills, and both parties' relationship satisfaction. Participants (N = 112) completed the Interpersonal Perception Task, the emotional expressivity and social expressivity subscales of the Social Skills Inventory, the Conversational Skills Ratings scale, and the Relationship Assessment Scale. Partners completed the Conversational Skills Ratings scale on participants, and the Relationship Assessment Scale. Regression equations were performed using participant and partner satisfaction as the dependent variables and participant social skills as the independent variables. Results revealed that partner assessment of participant conversational skill predicted partner satisfaction.
ISSN:0893-4215
1745-1043
DOI:10.1080/08934210109367735