Updating Relationships Between Communication Traits and Communication Competence

Abstract

This study examined the degree to which six self-perceived communication traits are related to self-perceived communication competence (SPCC), both individually and collectively. The results indicate communication apprehension and shyness were strongly and inversely related to SPCC, whereas willingness to communicate was strongly and positively associated with SPCC. When examined collectively, several communication traits were found to predict SPCC.

Keywords:

• Self-Perceived Communication Apprehension
• Self-Perceived Communication Competence
• Self-Perceived Compulsive Communication
• Self-Perceived Machiavellianism
• Self-Perceived Shyness
• Self-Perceived Verbal Aggression
• Self-Perceived Willingness to Communicate

Notes

Note. Partial correlations controlling for self-perceived communication competence (SPCC) appear in parentheses. CA = communication apprehension; WTC = willingness to communicate; CC = compulsive communication; VA = verbal aggressiveness; Mach = Machiavellianism.

*p < .001.

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Notes on contributors

Jason J. Teven

Jason J. Teven (EdD, West Virginia University, 1998) is a professor in the Department of Human Communication Studies at California State University–Fullerton.

Virginia P. Richmond

Virginia P. Richmond (PhD, University of Nebraska, 1977) is a professor and chair in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

James C. McCroskey

James C. McCroskey (D Ed, Pennsylvania State University, 1966) is a Scholar in Residence in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Lynda L. McCroskey

Lynda L. McCroskey (PhD University of Oklahoma, 1985) is an associate professor of communication at California State University, Long Beach.