Date of Award
8-1982
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Communication
First Advisor
Dr. George Roheck
Second Advisor
Dr. Steven Rhodes
Third Advisor
Dr. Ruth Heinig
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study explored the potential relationship which might exist among rhetorical sensitivity, communication apprehension, and nonverbal decoding ability. Three measuring instruments, the Rhetorical Sensitivity Scale, the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension, and the Profile of Nonverbal Sensitivity, were administered to 109 participants, 68 females and 41 males. Gender and age were examined to see what effect they might have on the potential relationship. No relationship was found among rhetorical sensitivity, communication apprehension, and nonverbal decoding ability. In addition, no relationship was found between gender and the three variables or between age and the three variables. However, it is important to note that these findings support previous research which has indicated lack of correlation between personality variables and nonverbal decoding ability.
Recommended Citation
Palanca, Mary Aileen, "An Exploration of the Relationship among Rhetorical Sensitivity, Communication Apprehension, and Nonverbal Decoding Ability" (1982). Masters Theses. 1715.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1715