Exploring the Concept of Student Nagging Behavior

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the nagging behaviors college students report using with their instructors. One hundred and forty-four participants described instances in which they nagged instructors or instances in which they observed others nagging instructors. Students identified eight strategies for nagging instructors: the elicit student support nag, the demonstrate frustration with instructor nag, the strike a deal nag, the challenge instructor authority nag, the elicit sympathy nag, the suggest instructor incompetence nag, the flatter instructor nag, and the barrage instructor with requests nag.

Keywords:

• Compliance
• Nagging
• Persuasion
• Resistance

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Notes on contributors

Katie Neary Dunleavy

Katie Neary Dunleavy, (PhD, West Virgina University, 2007) is an assistant professor at LaSalle University, 1900 Olney Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141. E-mail: [email protected].

Scott A. Myers

Scott A. Myers (PhD, Kent State University, 1995) is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies, West Virgina University. E-mail: [email protected]