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An examination of relationship disengagement: Perceptions, breakup strategies and outcomes

Stephen P. Banks Doctoral candidate in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 90089‐1694
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Dayle M. Altendorf Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Communication, The Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 90089‐1421
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John O. Greene Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907
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Michael J. Cody Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 90089‐1694
Pages 19-41 | Published online: 06 Jun 2009

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