Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication examines the theoretical influence of culture on interpersonal communication. The authors provide a framework for guiding future and for interpreting past research in the field. The authors contend that cross-cultural comparisons of interpersonal communication must be theoretically based and thus that culture must be treated as a variable in research. This concept is presented in t in the firo chapters and then applied to specific areas of research. Previous research is reinterpreted in the light of this and explanations are provided on how culture has influenced specific areas such as situational factors verbal and nonverbal communication styles and interpersonal and intergroup relationships. The volume as a whole is essential reading for students and researchers in both interpersonal and intercultural communication and of social psychology and ethnic studies.