Linking communication motives to loneliness in the lives of older adults: An empirical test of interpersonal needs and gratifications

Downs, Valarie Cryer; Javidi, Manoochehr

doi:10.1080/00909889009360313

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“…Affectionate communication has been linked to increased happiness and self-esteem, higher relational satisfaction, and the decreased fear of intimacy (Floyd et al, 2005). Affectionate communication has also been linked to important personal health outcomes such as the mitigation of stress (Floyd, Pauley, & Hesse, 2010), depression (Oliver, Raftery, Reeb, & Delaney, 1993), and loneliness (Downs & Javidi, 1990).…”

Section: Affection Exchange Theorymentioning

confidence: 98%

Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships

Hesse

Mikkelson

2016

Communication Quarterly

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Section: Affection Exchange Theorymentioning

confidence: 98%

Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships

Hesse

Mikkelson

2016

Communication Quarterly

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“…Affection contributes to mental health (Downs & Javidi, 1990), physical well being (Komisaruk & Whipple, 1998), and academic performance (Steward & Lupfer, 1987). It mitigates depression (Oliver, Raftery, Reeb, & Delaney, 1993) and loneliness (Downs & Javidi, 1990).…”

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confidence: 98%

Human Affection Exchange: VIII. Further Evidence of the Benefits of Expressed Affection

Floyd¹,

Hess²,

Miczo³

et al. 2005

Communication Quarterly

126

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Affection exchange theory speaks to the benefits that affectionate communication elicits, not only when it is received but also when it is communicated to others. Previous research has provided evidence for the individual and relational benefits of having a high trait affection level, yet these benefits may partially be accounted for by the affectionate behavior one elicits from others by being affectionate in the first place. We addressed the validity of this alternative hypothesis in this project, first by re-analyzing data in which we compared correlations between trait affection level and various benefits with the same correlations after controlling for received affection. Next, in three studies involving a total sample of 1,144 people, we further investigated the benefits of expressed affection, both on its own and when received affection is covaried out. Results indicated that affection expressed to others is associated with numerous individual and relational benefits, including increased happiness and self esteem, decreased fear of intimacy and susceptibility to depression, and higher relationship satisfaction. Many of these effects are attenuated*/and some are intensified*/when affection received from others is held constant.

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“…That these items loaded together reflects earlier reports of substantial correlations between these subscales (cf. Downs & Javidi, 1990) and previous reports of inclusion and relaxation items loading together (Barbato et al, 1997). Each item loading on this factor centered on the happiness and peacefulness derived from communication with a sibling.…”

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confidence: 95%

Motives for Sibling Communication Across the Lifespan

Fowler

2009

Communication Quarterly

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Linking communication motives to loneliness in the lives of older adults: An empirical test of interpersonal needs and gratifications

Cited by 66 publications

References 27 publications

Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships

Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships

Human Affection Exchange: VIII. Further Evidence of the Benefits of Expressed Affection

Motives for Sibling Communication Across the Lifespan

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