An Examination of Reliability and Validity of the Religious Communication Apprehension Scale

Punyanunt‐Carter, Narissra Maria; Wrench, Jason S.; Corrigan, Michael; McCroskey, James C.

doi:10.1080/17475750802077339

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“…In other words, the research of Punyanunt-Carter et al (2008) found that those who have religious communication apprehension are afraid of receiving information about religion, less likely to tolerate disagreements about religion, and less likely to communicate about religion. The current study employs these three scales to determine whether or not media exposure influences religious communication apprehension.…”

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Communication apprehension also occurs when individuals interact with members of another religion (Punyanunt-Carter, Wrench, Corrigan, & McCroskey, 2008). Because evidence indicated that communication apprehension occurs in intercultural settings which may contain uncertainty and a lack of familiarity, Punyanunt-Carter et al were able to apply the concept of communication apprehension on an individual level to the concept of interreligious communication.…”

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…The second scale set out to measure one's tolerance for disagreement (Punyanunt-Carter et al, 2008). They cited research which suggests the distinction between conflict being perceived as being positive or negative, and that those who are more tolerant of disagreement are more likely to recognize conflict than others.…”

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The first scale set out to measure receiver apprehension (Punyanunt-Carter et al, 2008). Punyanunt-Carter et al cited research which suggests that most people are less apprehensive about receiving messages than transmitting the messages.…”

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mediating Silence: The Media's Role in Silencing Religious Dialogue Among U.S. Muslims

Alkazemi

2015

Journal of Media and Religion

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Using the spiral of silence as a theoretical framework, survey data were gathered to examine the degree to which the mass media influence dialogue about religion among Muslim Americans. Survey data were collected from members of religious and cultural organizations across the United States in summer 2012. Participants .N D 166/ responded to an electronic questionnaire that addressed several variables, including media use, religiosity, willingness to communicate about religion, tolerance for disagreement about religion, and receiver's apprehension about religion. The results show that Muslims who watch more television are less likely to be willing to communicate about religion within the context of an interpersonal relationship. This study contributes to the scholarship of media and religion by providing evidence of the spiral of silence phenomenon when the minority group is a religious one.

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Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Spiral Of Silence Effectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mediating Silence: The Media's Role in Silencing Religious Dialogue Among U.S. Muslims

Alkazemi

2015

Journal of Media and Religion

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“…Carmack and DeGroot defined communication apprehension about death as the fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication about the experience of death or dying. Furthermore, also using the General Communication Apprehension measure as the basis, Punyanunt‐Carter, Wrench, Corrigan, and McCroskey () developed the Religious Communication Apprehension Scale, defining religious communication apprehension as the fear or anxiety associated with communication about religion with people of different religions.…”

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Political Communication Apprehension: Toward Productive Political Discourse Online and Face‐to‐Face

Jones‐Carmack

2019

J of Leadership Studies

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Based on the theoretical framework of Byrne's similarity attraction paradigm and the spiral of silence theory, the current paper conceptually defines political communication apprehension as the fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication about politics with another person or persons. Although communication apprehension research has encompassed numerous topics and contexts known to increase anxiety, including religion, race, and death, researchers have failed to examine the relation between political discourse and anxiety. Politics is a well-known anxiety provoking discussion topic, and political communication apprehension is an important and timely topic that needs further investigation. Political deliberation and discussion are essential to the growth and development of a democratic society. Furthermore, the need to process beliefs, feelings, and thoughts is a natural part of human communication and relationship building. For leaders, the ability to listen and connect with empathy and respect to all people, regardless of ideological differences, is a vital component of impactful leadership. Therefore, the purpose of the review is to begin the discussion regarding political communication apprehension (PCA) and to set the stage for future studies examining the validity and reliability of a PCA measure. The current paper not only introduces

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Understanding College Students’ Perceptions Regarding Mindfulness: The Impact on Intellectual Humility, Faith Development, Religious Communication Apprehension, and Religious Communication

2019

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An Examination of Reliability and Validity of the Religious Communication Apprehension Scale

Cited by 13 publications

References 29 publications

Mediating Silence: The Media's Role in Silencing Religious Dialogue Among U.S. Muslims

Mediating Silence: The Media's Role in Silencing Religious Dialogue Among U.S. Muslims

Political Communication Apprehension: Toward Productive Political Discourse Online and Face‐to‐Face

Understanding College Students’ Perceptions Regarding Mindfulness: The Impact on Intellectual Humility, Faith Development, Religious Communication Apprehension, and Religious Communication

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