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Lisa J. van Raalte, Tricia J. Burke, Jocelyn M. DeGroot & Abigail J. Mellow. (2023) Examining Changes in Affection and “Feeling Touched Out” after the Birth of a Child. Journal of Family Communication 23:1, pages 52-62.
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Tricia J. Burke, Lisa J. van Raalte & Jocelyn M. DeGroot. (2023) Supportive Coparenting, Affection, and Mental Health after the Birth of a Child. Communication Reports 36:1, pages 30-40.
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Amanda Denes, John P. Crowley, Ambyre L. P. Ponivas, Talea Cornelius, Ryan J. Allred, Katelyn M. Gettens, Theodore A. Powers & Amy A. Gorin. (2022) Evidence of the Associations between Individual and Partner Autonomy Support and Physiological Stress in the Context of Conversations about Weight among Couples Who are Overweight or Obese during a 6-Month Intervention. Health Communication 37:8, pages 1013-1021.
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Lisa J. van Raalte & Kory Floyd. (2022) Examining the Moderating Influence of Relationship Satisfaction on Affection and Trust, Closeness, Stress, and Depression. Journal of Family Communication 22:1, pages 18-32.
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Lisa J. van Raalte & Kory Floyd. (2021) Daily Hugging Predicts Lower Levels of Two Proinflammatory Cytokines. Western Journal of Communication 85:4, pages 487-506.
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Colin Hesse & Alan Mikkelson. (2021) Relational and health correlates of excessive affection. Communication Quarterly 69:3, pages 320-340.
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Colin Hesse, Kory Floyd, Stephen A. Rains, Alan C. Mikkelson, Perry M. Pauley, Nathan T. Woo, Benjamin E. Custer & Kaylin L. Duncan. (2021) Affectionate communication and health: A meta-analysis. Communication Monographs 88:2, pages 194-218.
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Michael Fellers & Paul Schrodt. (2021) Perceptions of Fathers’ Confirmation and Affection as Mediators of Masculinity and Relational Quality in Father-Child Relationships. Journal of Family Communication 21:1, pages 46-62.
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Lisa J. Van Raalte, Kory Floyd & Paul A. Mongeau. (2021) The Effects of Cuddling on Relational Quality for Married Couples: A Longitudinal Investigation. Western Journal of Communication 85:1, pages 61-82.
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Kaitlin E. Phillips & Jordan Soliz. (2020) Reviewing family communication scholarship: toward a framework for conceptualizing a communicative perspective on family identity. Annals of the International Communication Association 44:3, pages 258-272.
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Amanda Denes, John P. Crowley, Kara L. Winkler, Anuraj Dhillon, Ambyre L. P. Ponivas & Margaret Bennett. (2020) Exploring the effects of pillow talk on relationship satisfaction and physiological stress responses to couples’ difficult conversations. Communication Monographs 87:3, pages 267-290.
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Quinten S. Bernhold. (2020) Grandparents’ Affectionate Communication toward Grandchildren and Grandchildren’s Mental Health Difficulties: The Moderating Role of Future Time Perspective. Health Communication 35:7, pages 822-831.
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Colin Hesse & Emily A. Rauscher. (2019) The Relationships Between Doctor-Patient Affectionate Communication and Patient Perceptions and Outcomes. Health Communication 34:8, pages 881-891.
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Pei-Fen Li, Kandauda Wickrama, Sarah Marie Worch & Bertranna Muruthi. (2019) Marital Enqing and Depression in Taiwanese Couples: The Mediating Role of Active and Passive Sacrifice. Marriage & Family Review 55:3, pages 199-215.
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Margaret Bennett & Amanda Denes. (2019) Lying in Bed: An Analysis of Deceptive Affectionate Messages During Sexual Activity in Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships. Communication Quarterly 67:2, pages 140-157.
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Colin Hesse, Alan C. Mikkelson & Stephanie Saracco. (2018) Parent–Child Affection and Helicopter Parenting: Exploring the Concept of Excessive Affection. Western Journal of Communication 82:4, pages 457-474.
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Kory Floyd, Perry M. Pauley, Colin Hesse, Jen Eden, Alice E. Veksler & Nathan T. Woo. (2018) Supportive communication is associated with markers of immunocompetence. Southern Communication Journal 83:4, pages 229-244.
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Lindsey Susan Aloia & Danielle Brecht. (2017) Psychological Well-Being as a Function of Affectionate Communication and Emotional Intelligence. Communication Research Reports 34:4, pages 297-306.
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Kory Floyd & Colin Hesse. (2017) Affection Deprivation is Conceptually and Empirically Distinct From Loneliness. Western Journal of Communication 81:4, pages 446-465.
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Colin Hesse & Alan C. Mikkelson. (2017) Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships. Communication Quarterly 65:1, pages 20-38.
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Qin Zhang & Maggie Wills. (2016) A U.S.-Chinese Comparison of Affectionate Communication in Parent-Child Relationships. Communication Research Reports 33:4, pages 317-323.
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Timothy M. Curran & Stephen M. Yoshimura. (2016) Mother-Child Reports of Affectionate Communication with Fathers: Associations with Family Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction. Communication Reports 29:3, pages 163-174.
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Perry M. Pauley, Kory Floyd & Colin Hesse. (2015) The Stress-Buffering Effects of a Brief Dyadic Interaction Before an Acute Stressor. Health Communication 30:7, pages 646-659.
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Kory Floyd & Amanda Denes. (2015) Attachment Security and Oxytocin Receptor Gene Polymorphism Interact to Influence Affectionate Communication. Communication Quarterly 63:3, pages 272-285.
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Tara M. Franks. (2015) Documenting Gratitude as a Practice in Positive Scholarship. Communication Teacher 29:1, pages 32-36.
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Kory Floyd. (2014) Relational and Health Correlates of Affection Deprivation. Western Journal of Communication 78:4, pages 383-403.
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MeganR. Dillow, AlanK. Goodboy & San Bolkan. (2014) Attachment and the Expression of Affection in Romantic Relationships: The Mediating Role of Romantic Love. Communication Reports 27:2, pages 102-115.
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Colin Hesse, Emily
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R. Ortega. (2014) Investigating the Role of Hurtful Family Environment in the Relationship Between Affectionate Communication and Family Satisfaction. Journal of Family Communication 14:2, pages 112-128.
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C. Mikkelson. (2014) Trait Affection Predicts Married Couples’ Use of Relational Maintenance Behaviors. Journal of Family Communication 14:2, pages 167-187.
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Kory Floyd, Colin Hesse, JustinP. Boren & AliceE. Veksler. (2014) Affectionate Communication Can Suppress Immunity: Trait Affection Predicts Antibodies to Latent Epstein-Barr Virus. Southern Communication Journal 79:1, pages 2-13.
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Colin Hesse & SaraL. Trask. (2014) Trait Affection and Adult Attachment Styles: Analyzing Relationships and Group Differences. Communication Research Reports 31:1, pages 53-61.
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DanielH. Mansson. (2013) College Students' Mental Health and Their Received Affection From Their Grandparents. Communication Research Reports 30:2, pages 157-168.
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Hans Mansson. (2013) The Grandchildren Received Affection Scale: Examining Affectual Solidarity Factors. Southern Communication Journal 78:1, pages 70-90.
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TriciaJ. Burke & ValerieJ. Young. (2012) Sexual Transformations and Intimate Behaviors in Romantic Relationships. The Journal of Sex Research 49:5, pages 454-463.
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AlanK. Goodboy, SeanM. Horan & Melanie Booth-Butterfield. (2012) Intentional Jealousy-Evoking Behavior in Romantic Relationships as a Function of Received Partner Affection and Love Styles. Communication Quarterly 60:3, pages 370-385.
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SeanM. Horan. (2012) Affection Exchange Theory and Perceptions of Relational Transgressions. Western Journal of Communication 76:2, pages 109-126.
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DanielH. Mansson & Melanie Booth-Butterfield. (2011) Grandparents' Expressions of Affection for Their Grandchildren: Examining Grandchildren's Relational Attitudes and Behaviors. Southern Communication Journal 76:5, pages 424-442.
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ScottA. Myers, KerryA. Byrnes, BrandiN. Frisby & DanielH. Mansson. (2011) Adult Siblings' Use of Affectionate Communication as a Strategic and Routine Relational Maintenance Behavior. Communication Research Reports 28:2, pages 151-158.
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DanielH. Mansson & ScottA. Myers. (2011) An Initial Examination of College Students' Expressions of Affection Through Facebook. Southern Communication Journal 76:2, pages 155-168.
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Kory Floyd, PerryM. Pauley & Colin Hesse. (2010) State and Trait Affectionate Communication Buffer Adults' Stress Reactions. Communication Monographs 77:4, pages 618-636.
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SeanM. Horan & Melanie Booth-Butterfield. (2010) Investing in Affection: An Investigation of Affection Exchange Theory and Relational Qualities. Communication Quarterly 58:4, pages 394-413.
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Kerry Byrnes & ScottA. Myers. (2010) Using Group Work to Introduce Students to Affectionate Communication. Communication Teacher 24:3, pages 142-145.
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Kory Floyd, JustinP. Boren, AnnegretF. Hannawa, Colin Hesse, Breanna McEwan & AliceE. Veksler. (2009) Kissing in Marital and Cohabiting Relationships: Effects on Blood Lipids, Stress, and Relationship Satisfaction. Western Journal of Communication 73:2, pages 113-133.
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Kory Floyd & Sarah Riforgiate. (2008) Affectionate Communication Received from Spouses Predicts Stress Hormone Levels in Healthy Adults. Communication Monographs 75:4, pages 351-368.
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Kory Floyd, AlanC. Mikkelson, MelissaA. Tafoya, Lisa Farinelli, AngelaG. La Valley, Jeff Judd, MarkT. Haynes, KristinL. Davis & Jason Wilson. (2007) Human Affection Exchange: XIII. Affectionate Communication Accelerates Neuroendocrine Stress Recovery. Health Communication 22:2, pages 123-132.
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ChristineE. Rittenour, ScottA. Myers & Maria Brann. (2007) Commitment and Emotional Closeness in the Sibling Relationship. Southern Communication Journal 72:2, pages 169-183.
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Kory Floyd, Colin Hesse & Mark T. Haynes. (2007) Human Affection Exchange: XV. Metabolic and Cardiovascular Correlates of Trait Expressed Affection. Communication Quarterly 55:1, pages 79-94.
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Paul Schrodt, AndrewM. Ledbetter & JenniferK. Ohrt. (2007) Parental Confirmation and Affection as Mediators of Family Communication Patterns and Children's Mental Well-Being. Journal of Family Communication 7:1, pages 23-46.
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Kory Floyd. (2006) Human Affection Exchange: XII. Affectionate Communication is Associated with Diurnal Variation in Salivary Free Cortisol. Western Journal of Communication 70:1, pages 47-63.
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