Journal article
Relational Messages, Perceptions of Hurt, and Biological Stress Reactions to a Disconfirming Interaction
Communication research, Vol.37(1), pp.48-72
02/2010
DOI: 10.1177/0093650209351470
Abstract
This study examines relational messages as predictors of hurt, using both self-report indicators of hurt and biological markers of stress reactivity to a hurtful interaction. Hypotheses predict that perceptions of involvement, composure, and receptivity increase feelings of hurt, whereas perceptions of similarity, affiliation, and informality decrease hurt. Participants (N = 91) engage in two 5-minute conversations with a romantic partner about core traits and values. The partner is coached to be disconfirming and hurtful during the second conversation about the participant’s core traits or values. Following the interaction, participants report their level of hurt and their perceptions of the conversation and give saliva samples to measure cortisol. The hypotheses are partially supported, such that perceptions of affiliation and informality are negatively associated with hurt feelings. Furthermore, self-reported hurt feelings are positively associated with increases in salivary cortisol. Affiliation and receptivity also have direct effects on the stability of cortisol change.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Relational Messages, Perceptions of Hurt, and Biological Stress Reactions to a Disconfirming Interaction
- Creators
- Jennifer S Priem - The University of Texas at AustinRachel M McLaren - University of IowaDenise Haunani Solomon - Pennsylvania State University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Communication research, Vol.37(1), pp.48-72
- DOI
- 10.1177/0093650209351470
- ISSN
- 0093-6502
- eISSN
- 1552-3810
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications; Los Angeles, CA
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2010
- Academic Unit
- Communication Studies
- Record Identifier
- 9984002462302771
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