This review focuses on the structuring of research models to investigate communication in intimate relationships. Two major issues addressed are: (1) the nature of outcome variables isolated for study; and (2) the need to integrate multiple theoretical perspectives to understand communication context. Suggestions are offered for defining and measuring dyadic level, instrumental, time‐bound, and evaluative communication effects. A dialectic view of communication context is presented which integrates varied perspectives for organizing and analyzing the antecedents and consequences of intimates’ communication.
Communication in intimate relationships: A research challenge
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