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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Uncertainty Reduction Theory"”.
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The negotiation of conflict management in long-distance and geographically close romantic relationships.
… close dating relationships (GCDRs). Uncertainty Reduction Theory posits that uncertainty could be problematic for LDDRs and thus contribute to differences in conflict management styles. This study applied the conceptualization of Peterson's (1983) conflict management strategies to the …
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HINDRANCE OR CHALLENGE: DYNAMICS OF PARADOXICAL LEADER BEHAVIOR ON SUBORDINATE’S WORK MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT
… perspectives, one, grounded in the tenets of uncertainty reduction theory, positing that paradoxical leader behavior engenders hindrance stressors for subordinates, another, grounded in paradox and goal setting theory, positing that paradoxical leader behavior creates challenge stressors for …
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Analysis of propaganda structure: Developing the interpersonal paradigm of war propaganda
… examines the ways in which the interpersonal theory, Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT), combines with the 19 Principles of Propaganda to lend insights in to current war propaganda and the ways in which we can use URT to make sense of war propaganda messages. Propaganda has evolved due to …
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Why Can't We Be Friends? Examining the Influence of Social Network Profiles on Initial Interactions
… the primary purpose of this study was to extend Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT) into the Information age by examining the effect that the type of information available on social network sites may have on initial interactions. Thirty strangers were matched with one another to create fifteen …
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A Comparison of Communication Motives of On-Site and Off-Site Students in Videoconference-Based Courses
… on-site and off-site students, Media richness theory was used, foundationally, to explain differences between mediated and face-to-face communication and other theories such as uncertainty reduction theory were used in conjunction with media richness theory to predict specific differences.Two …
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Organizational Information-Seeking in the Digital Era: A Model of New Media Use, Uncertainty Reduction, Identification and Culture
… between information-seeking behaviors, uncertainty level serves as a mediator, and tests the mediating model of information-seeking, uncertainty level and identification levels. In particular, this dissertation highlights the role of social contexts in individuals’ daily interactions. It …
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Pandemic Partnering: COVID-19's Impact on College Students' Dating Practices
… research on how dating is defined and how uncertainty in the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted dating practices of college students at a large U.S. university in the mid-Atlantic region.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMERS' TRUST PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE PRODUCT REVIEWS: A STUDY OF THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ONLINE PRODUCT REVIEW SYSTEMS
… environment that adds to the already existing uncertainty for the consumer. Further, each review system consists of hundreds of consumer reviews associated with any given product or service. Given that consumers face these numerous problems, research is yet to examine the factors that drive the …
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Relational Uncertainty in Romantic Relationships: The Influence of Attachment and Relational Maintenance Behaviors
… relational maintenance behaviors on relational uncertainty. Ninety individuals currently involved in romantic relationships completed measures assessing their attachment (i.e., secure, preoccupied, dismissive, fearful), relational uncertainties (i.e., self, partner, relationship), and relational …