Date of Graduation
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MA
Committee Chair
Matthew M. Martin
Abstract
This study was intended to be a replication and extension of Schroeder and Ketrow’s study (1997) of communication apprehension and nonverbal decoding ability, using the Interpersonal Perception Task -15 (Costanzo & Archer, 1993). This study explored specific nonverbal behaviors that are utilized by individuals who report high levels of communication apprehension when making judgments about an interaction. Moreover, the relationship between nonverbal decoding ability and interaction involvement was investigated. Results did not indicate any relationship between individuals’ scores on the IPT-15 and any other variable included in the study. Future research should attempt to develop a more reliable and valid measure of nonverbal decoding ability.
Recommended Citation
Sopko, Abigail L., "Communication apprehension and accuracy of decoding nonverbal signals: A replication and extension of Schroeder and Ketrow (1997)." (2003). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD). 10751.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/10751