A Typological Approach to Communication in Relationships
- 1 December 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Annals of the International Communication Association
- Vol. 1 (1) , 263-275
- https://doi.org/10.1080/23808985.1977.11923685
Abstract
Two studies were conducted to examine the proposed research questions. The first study developed an eight-factor scale, the Relational Dimensions Instrument (RDI), capable of reliably measuring some salient aspects of relational life. The second study derived an empirical typology of relationships based on couples' responses to the RDI. This study also examined the connection between relationship types and perceived communication styles in ongoing relationships. This paper reports the results of the second study and discusses the implications of relationship typologies for communication research.Keywords
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