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Oct 13, 2023 · We describe communication researchers’ interest with theory by assessing the number of articles in the past decade of research that mention theory (nearly 80% of papers have attended to theory in some way).
- Reflecting on 50 years of theory in Human Communication ...
As the field of communication continues to grow and the...
- Reflecting on 50 years of theory in Human Communication ...
Oct 13, 2023 · We describe communication researchers’ interest with theory by assessing the number of articles in the past decade of research that mention theory (nearly 80% of papers have attended to...
This chapter explores the core concepts of communication theory, examining its role in understanding human interaction. It highlights the dynamic relationship between theory and research, the characteristics of scholarly theories, and various ways to conceptualize their function.
A theory in communication studies is a structured set of concepts that clarifies the relationships between those concepts to enhance our understanding of a specific phenomenon. It provides a framework for describing, explaining, predicting, and ultimately controlling phenomena.
Feb 23, 2024 · As the field of communication continues to grow and the research expands in more diverse ways, there might also be the need for a clearer set of scientific principles to guide future studies in maximizing internal and external theory coherence.
Apr 12, 2024 · This article presents a first qualitative study of structures of theoretical frameworks and of strategies of theorizing employed in articles in major international communication journals, focusing not only on the theoretical sections proper but on all aspects of theoretical argumentation.
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There are three essential steps involved in developing Communication theories: 1) Ask important questions, 2) look for answers by observing communicative behavior, and 3) form answers and theories as a result of your observations (Littlejohn & Foss).