<strong> Studies in Applied Interpersonal Communication </strong>offers solutions for communication problems that erupt in our daily lives. By focusing on socially meaningful applied research in communication, this book offers a new direction for interpersonal communication studies. Featuring original studies that are practical and relevant, chapters provide readers with a balanced combination of rigorous research with pragmatic application. This book will generate enthusiasm among students and scholars and inspire future research that moves beyond the theoretical and toward the practical. <br> <br> <strong>Key Features and Benefits</strong> <br> <ul> <li>Includes solid research by a distinguished group of communication scholars </li> <li>Clarifies the connections between research results and prescriptive application </li> <li>Reveals the importance of conducting research targeting the communication concerns of the general public </li> <li>Provides practical advice that is meaningful to everyday lives and encourages future research that can benefit society </li> </ul> <strong>Intended Audience <br></strong>This provocative book is an ideal supplement for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses such as Interpersonal Communication, Relational Communication, Empirical Research Methods, and Applied Communication.