“…Furthermore, factor analytic studies confirm that dominance and supportiveness are orthogonal dimensions of relational communication (e.g., Benjamin, 1974;Bochner & Kaminski, 1973;Gough, 1957;Longabaugh, 1966;Lorr & McNair, 1963, 1965. Other studies have found the two dimensions prevalent in varying interpersonal and group contexts (e.g., Ellis, 1976;Ericson & Rogers, 1973;York, Bedard, & Colindres, 1984).…”