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Article: Nonverbal and verbal communication in "involved" and "casual" relationships among college students.
- Article from:
- College Student Journal
- Article date:
- March 1, 2003
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Two hundred thirty three never married undergraduates at a large southeastern university completed a 45 item questionnaire designed to assess nonverbal and verbal communication differences in "involved" and "casual" dating relationships. Findings revealed that "involved" daters, females, and whites are significantly more likely to be concerned about nonverbal communication than "casual" daters, males, and blacks. Implications for university students, faculty, and counselors are suggested.
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