TY - JOUR
T1 - Interpersonal motives and supportive communication
AU - Frisby, Brandi N.
AU - Martin, Matthew M.
PY - 2010/10
Y1 - 2010/10
N2 - This study examined the relationship between individuals' interpersonal communication motives and their self-reported use of social support behaviors. College students (N=133) completed a questionnaire based on their communication with a friend. Parents (N=119) completed a questionnaire based on their communication with one of their children. Parents higher in their affection and pleasure motives were more likely to provide emotional and social support. Friends higher in their affection, inclusion, and pleasure motives were more likely to provide emotional support. In both samples, individuals higher in their affection and control motives provided more advice support.
AB - This study examined the relationship between individuals' interpersonal communication motives and their self-reported use of social support behaviors. College students (N=133) completed a questionnaire based on their communication with a friend. Parents (N=119) completed a questionnaire based on their communication with one of their children. Parents higher in their affection and pleasure motives were more likely to provide emotional and social support. Friends higher in their affection, inclusion, and pleasure motives were more likely to provide emotional support. In both samples, individuals higher in their affection and control motives provided more advice support.
KW - Advice
KW - Emotional Support
KW - Friendship
KW - Interpersonal Motives
KW - Parent-Child
KW - Social Support
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U2 - 10.1080/08824096.2010.518913
DO - 10.1080/08824096.2010.518913
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:79959639118
SN - 0882-4096
VL - 27
SP - 320
EP - 329
JO - Communication Research Reports
JF - Communication Research Reports
IS - 4
ER -