The Routledge Handbook of Supportive Communication

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With a focus on communication scholarship about a process that is inherently communicative, this volume offers unique perspectives and important insights drawn from core research in the study of social support. Divided into seven sections, this book provides a comprehensive overview of key constructs related to supportive communication. Featuring contributions from more than 60 scholars... Read more

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Biography

Meara H. Faw (Ph.D., University of Washington) is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Colorado State University. Her research explores the intersections of interpersonal communication and health, with particular interests in social support, dementia caregiving, and conflict management.

Joshua R. Pederson (Ph.D., University of Iowa) is an Associate Professor in Communication Studies at the University of Alabama. He studies how people navigate challenging experiences by drawing on their close relationships for support and how those processes can promote resilience, well-being, and relational strength.

Amanda J. Holmstrom (Ph.D., Purdue University) is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on relationships between supportive interactions and well-being across a wide variety of contexts.

Andrew C. High (Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University) is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at the Pennsylvania State University. His research explores the intersections between supportive communication and computer-mediated communication, including how people seek, provide, and process supportive messages along with what factors related to technology shape those processes.

Critics' Reviews

This is an excellent, up-to-date resource that thoroughly covers the major theories, studies and findings on supportive communication to date. The Communication scholars who authored chapters are actively studying this essential area and offer a review of the state of the field, critiques and recommendations for future research. It is a must read for emerging scholars.

Anita P. Barbee, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of Louisville, Past President of the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR)

This groundbreaking book is a must for scholars who study interpersonal relationships and for therapists who strive to mend them. The book brings together cutting-edge research from communication science and other fields to grapple with important questions about how and why social support communication succeeds or fails.

Carolyn Cutrona, Iowa State University and Author of Social Support in Couples; Marriage as a Resource in Times of Stress

An insightful and comprehensive handbook exploring how supportive communication shapes relationships, resilience, and well-being, this volume blends theory with practical guidance in the design of interactional and longitudinal studies to examine how supportive communication functions in a variety of contexts.

Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of South Carolina

Social support is essential for physical and mental health across the lifespan. This book brings together the most cutting-edge scholarship on how social support gets communicated, and it will surely be a canonical text in the study of support and its benefits.

Kory Floyd, Washington State University

This impressive volume advances a core area of communication research and pedagogy. Seasoned researchers, as well as readers new to the supportive communication literature, will greatly benefit from the Handbook’s insightful reviews that not only highlight foundational scholarship, but also sharpen focus on future research needs and opportunities for practical application.

Andy J. Merolla, University of California, Santa Barbara

Finally, a comprehensive volume capturing the full breadth and depth of supportive communication research. The Routledge Handbook of Supportive Communication masterfully guides readers through theories, methods, and diverse contexts. An exceptional, must-have resource for teachers, students, and practitioners. I cannot wait to introduce it to my courses!

Kelly Rossetto, Boise State University

This handbook offers a much-needed synthesis of the vast literature on supportive communication. The volume is exceptionally comprehensive, covering important foundations in the field, while also advancing visionary directions for future theorizing. This volume will undoubtedly serve as the definitive resource for scholars studying supportive communication.

Jennifer Theiss, Rutgers University

The Routledge Handbook of Supportive Communication offers a comprehensive, communication‑centered synthesis of the literature on social support. Bringing theory, research, and application together, it will shape future scholarship and serve as an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and clinicians who are interested in support processes.
Anita L. Vangelisti, The University of Texas at Austin

The Routledge Handbook of Supportive Communication

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