Walid Afifi

Walid Afifi joined the department in 2006 after three years at the University of Delaware and seven years at Pennsylvania State University. Professor Afifi received his PhD from the University of Arizona in 1996. His research interests revolve around people’s experience of uncertainty and their related decisions to seek or avoid information in interpersonal contexts. He has applied these interests across several contexts, including family discussions about organ donation, college students’ search for information about their partners’ sexual health, people’s negotiation of cross-sex friendships, and family members’ management of privacy boundaries around sensitive topics. His most recent research projects in this domain approach the construct from a more sociological lens, examining people’s experience of “ambient” uncertainty following traumatic societal episodes (e.g., natural disasters, terrorism, war) and assessing its impact on the processing and enactment of communication. His work has appeared in several journals across disciplines, including Communication Monographs, Communication Research, Human Communication Research, Journal of Sex Research, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, and Personal Relationships, among others. He also serves as a member on several editorial boards, has occupied the role of Associate Editor for Personal Relationships, was editor for a special issue of Human Communication Research on information seeking, and recently completed his tenure as Chair of the Interpersonal Division of the National Communication Association.

Dr. Afifi has always included both undergraduate and graduate students on his research team and welcomes inquiries from interested students. He teaches courses on interpersonal communication, health communication, nonverbal communication, and methodology.

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Education

Ph.D. May, 1996 (University of Arizona); Judee Burgoon, director.

M.A. August, 1992 (University of Arizona); Judee Burgoon, director.

B.A. May, 1990 (University of Iowa); John Lyne, Honors director

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Academic Positions

2006-present Associate Professor, University of California (Santa Barbara)

2003-2006 Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University (University Park)

1998-2002 Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania State University (University Park)

1996-1998 Assistant Professor, University of Delaware

Fall, 1995 Instructor, University of Delaware

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Awards and Honors

Research

Pennsylvania State University Roy C. Buck Fund Award (Spring, 2001) -- providing partial support for the 2001 RGSO award entitled ASeeking sexual health information: A test of the theory of motivated information seeking@.

Dickens award for best article published in Communication Reports under the editorship of Ron Lustig (1998-2000) B Awarded for Guerrero & Afifi (1998).

Dickens award for best article published in Communication Reports under the editorship of Sandra Metts (1995-1997) B Awarded for Afifi & Reichert (1996).

Nominated for the Franklin H. Knower Outstanding Article Award B Afifi & Metts (1998).

Nominated for the University of Delaware=s Francis Allison Society Young Scholar Award, Spring, 1998.

Research Training Fellowship, Army Research Institute, University of Arizona, Spring 1995.

Top Paper Awards

Top paper (lead author), Health Communication Division. National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, 2004. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Four paper (co-author), Interpersonal Communication Division. National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, 2004. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Four paper (lead author), Interpersonal Communication Division. National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA, 2001. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Four paper (co-author), Interpersonal Communication Division. Western Communication Association, Sacramento, CA, 2000. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top paper (lead author), Interpersonal and Small Group Interaction Division. Speech Communication Association, San Diego, 1996. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Four paper (co-author), Interpersonal Communication Division. Speech Communication Association, Chicago, 1996. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Student paper (lead author), Interpersonal and Small Group Interaction Division. Speech Communication Association, Miami, 1993. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Four paper (co-author), Commission on Family Communication. Speech Communication Association, Miami, 1993. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Top Three paper (co-author), Health Communication division. International Communication Association annual convention, Washington D.C., 1993. See Conference Presentations for cite.

Teaching

Selected by the department student=s marshal as her accompanying faculty marshal, Pennsylvania State University, Spring, 2001.

Recognized as an outstanding professor by the University of Delaware chapter of the Mortar Board National Senior Honors Society, Spring, 1998.

Nominated by the Panhellenic Council as an outstanding professor at the University of Delaware, Fall, 1995.

Nominated by students for the Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Arizona, Summer 1992.

Other Awards

H. Michael Burgoon Award for Excellence, University of Arizona, 1996

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Funded Projects

Completed

“The university worksite organ donation project” (2003-2005) – Division of Transplantation, US Department of Health & Human Services ($1,500,000); Co-Investigator.

ASeeking sexual health information: A test of the theory of motivated information seeking@ B Research and Graduate Studies Office grant (2001), College of Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University ($7,000); principal/sole investigator.

“Coding information-seeking efforts in organ donation discussions” -- Undergraduate Research Fund (2000), College of Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University ($1,500); principle investigator

“A test of information-seeking motivations” Undergraduate Research Fund (2000), College of Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University ($2,000); principle/sole investigator

“Developing a measure of patient goals” - Research and Graduate Studies Office grant (1999), College of Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University ($5,000); principal/sole investigator.

APatient goals in physician-patient interactions@ C Project Development Grant (1996-1997), College of Arts & Science, University of Delaware ($955.00); principal/sole investigator.

Conference Presentations

Roberts-Perez, S., Stephenson, M., Morgan, S., Harrison, T., Afifi, W., & Long, S. (November, 2006). The Role of Religiosity, Religious Norms, Subjective Norms, and Bodily Integrity in Signing an Organ Donor Card. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

Morse, C., Afifi, W. A., Stephenson, M., Reichert, T., Harrison, T., & Long, S. D. (November, 2006). Religiosity, Anxiety, and Discussions about Organ Donation: Understanding a Complex System of Associations. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

Lucas, A. A., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 2006). 'We Talk about That and Everything in Between': Exploring Patterns of Sexual Communication in College-Aged Friendships. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

Dillow, M., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 2006). The Aftermath of Transgressions: Communicative Responses and Reasons to Maintain Romantic Relationships. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

Afifi, W. A., & Lucas, A. A. (November, 2006). The Role of Outcome Expectancies in the Search for Relationally-Relevant Information. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

Afifi, W. A., & Matsunaga, M. (November, 2006). Ambient Uncertainty: The Development of a Construct to Aid in Understanding the Impact of Hurricanes and Other Disasters. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

Dillow, M., Morse, C. R., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 2005). Relational Reconciliation, Implicit Theories of Relationships, and Attribution Style. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Boston.

Morgan, S. E., Stephenson, M. T., Afifi, W. A., Harrison, T. R., Long, S., & Reichert, T. (November, 2005). Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Variables: Influences on the Decision to Become an Organ Donor. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Boston.

Afifi, W. A., & Caughlin, J. P. (May, 2005). Examining the Roles of Self-Esteem and Identity Concerns in Decisions About, and Consequences of, Revealing Secrets. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association, New York.

Afifi, W. A., Morse, C., Dillow, M., & Weiner, J. (May, 2005). Caring for a Newborn in the Land of Theory: The Theory of Motivated Information Management. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association, New York.

Morgan, S. E., Harrison, T. R., Long, S., Afifi, W. A., Reichert, T., Stephenson, M., & Morse, C. (May, 2005). In their own words: A multicultural qualitative study of the reasons why people will (not) sign an organ donor card. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association, New York.

Afifi, W. A., Morgan, S. E., Morse, C., Long, S. D., Reichert, T., Stephenson, M., Alvaro, E., & Harrison, T. (November, 2004). Examining the Decision to Talk with Family about Organ Donation: A Test of the Theory of Motivated Information Management. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. Top paper (Health Comm. div.).

Caughlin, J. P., Afifi, W. A., Carpenter-Theune, K. E., & Miller, L. E (November, 2004). Reasons for and consequences of revealing personal secrets in close relationships: A longitudinal study. Paper to be presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. Top 4 paper (Interpersonal Comm. div.).

Afifi, W. A., Cupach, W., & Spitzberg, B. (July, 2004). Obsessive Relational Intrusion as information-seeking. Paper presented at the biennual conference of the International Association for Relationship Research, Madison, WI.

Afifi, W. A. (July, 2004). Hope, fear, and other misfits guiding the search for health information. Paper presented at the biennual International Conference on Language and Social Psychology, State College, PA.

Morse, C., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 2003). Using physiological data to measure parents’ and adolescents’ avoidance tendencies. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.

Afifi, W. A. (November, 2003). Using palm pilots to gather numerical data in naturalistic settings. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.

Afifi, W. A., Morse, C., & Dillow, M. (November, 2003). Searching for the grail: Applying the Theory of Motivated Information Management to close relationships. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.

Weiner, J. L., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 2003). Searching for information and another’s sexual health: Applying the Theory of Motivated Information Management. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.

Morgan, S. E., Stephenson, M., Reichert, T., Alvaro, E., Afifi, W., & Long, S. (November, 2003). The willingness to donate organs: Current statistics based on a diverse sample from six states. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL.

Krieger, J. L., Parrott, R., & Afifi, W. A. (April, 2003). Missed opportunities in college alcohol education programs: The role of perceived control. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association, Washington, DC.

Afifi, W. A. (February, 2003). The state of modern interpersonal communication theory and research: A roundtable. Panel member at the annual conference of the Western Speech Communication Association, Salt Lake City, UT.

Afifi, W. A., Dillow, M. R., & Morse, C. R. (February, 2003). "Who Dares Ask? Outcome Assessments as Predictors of Information Seeking in Relationships. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Western Speech Communication Association, Salt Lake City, UT.

Weiner, J. L., Afifi, W. A., & Parrott, R. (November, 2002). Applying the Theory of Motivated Information Management to genetics. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

Afifi, W. A., Weiner, J. L., & Morse, C. (November, 2002). The Theory of Motivated Information Management: Recognizing the transactional process of information management. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

Afifi, W. A., Caughlin, J., & Falato, W. (July, 2002). The voices in our heads: Predicting the disclosure of secrets in close relationships. Paper presented at the International Conference on Personal Relationship, Halifax, Canada.

Afifi, W. A., Weiner, J. L., & Krieger, J. (March, 2002). The interaction of self-efficacy and feedback valence on information seeking during initial interactions. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Western Communication Association, Long Beach, CA., March 1-5, 2002.

Afifi, W. A., & Weiner, J. L. (November, 2001). Toward a theory of motivated information-seeking. Top Four Paper. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA., November 1-4, 2001.

Afifi, W. A. & Dial, S. (November, 2001). The Other (Two) White Meat(s): The Interplay Between Self, Relational, and Other Uncertainty. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA., November 1-4, 2001.

Afifi, W. A., Krieger, J. L., & Weiner, J. L. (June, 2001). Testing the role of rejection sensitivity in the information-seeking process. Paper presented at the annual joint conference of the International Network on Personal Relationships and the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Prescott, AZ, June 28-July 2, 2001.

Weiner, J. L., & Afifi, W. A. (June, 2001). What did you just say?: The impact of receivers' perceptions of disclosure self-relevance on assessments of the discloser and on relational quality. Paper presented at the annual joint conference of the International Network on Personal Relationships and the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Prescott, AZ, June 28-July 2, 2001.

Afifi, W. A., Weiner, J. L., & Krieger, J. L. (May, 2001). Self-efficacy as a component influencing the motivation to seek information. Paper presented at the annual conference of the International Communication Association, Washington, DC, May 24-28, 2001.

Afifi, W. A. (April, 2001). The effects of expectation violations across relationships with liked and disliked others. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Central States Communication Association, Cincinnati, OH, April 5-8, 2001.

Afifi, W. A., Metts, S., & Knobloch, L. (November, 2000). >Why don=t you first figure out what you want?= The antecedents and consequences of self uncertainty in relationships. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA, November 3-6, 2000.

Afifi, W. A., Faulkner, S. L., Falato, W. L., Krieger, J. L., & Reichert, T. (November, 2000). >We need to talk=: The role of topic avoidance following sexual activity in cross-sex friendship. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA, November 3-6, 2000.

Metts, S., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 2000). The experience and expression of emotions associated with events that increase uncertainty in personal relationships. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA, November 3-6, 2000.

Cameron, K. A., Silk, K. J., Afifi, W. A., & Theodori, J. B. (November, 2000). >The Doctor should...=: Patients= expectations and goals regarding physician-patient interactions. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA, November 3-6, 2000.

Lee, J. W., & Afifi, W. A. (February, 2000). >If you want my body and you think I=m sexy, please don=t be hurt when I say no=: Dual goals in sexual resistance. Top Four Paper, Interpersonal Communication Division. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Western Communication Association, Sacramento, CA, February 25-29, 2000.

Afifi, W. A., & Faulkner, S. (November, 1999). What if Harry met Sally in 1999? The frequency and impact of sexual contact in cross-sex friendships. Paper presented at the annual National Communication Association conference, Chicago, IL.

Afifi, W. A., Weiner, J. L., Lee, J. W. (November, 1999). A preliminary test of a model of information seeking following violations in close relationships. Paper presented at the annual National Communication Association conference, Chicago, IL.

Samter, W., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 1999). Verbal and nonverbal elements of comforting behavior in interactive contexts: Some effects of target blame and behavioral reciprocity. Paper presented at the annual National Communication Association conference, Chicago, IL.

Jay, L. Afifi, W., & Samter, W. (October, 1999). Implications of patient expectations for effective genetic counseling. Paper presented at the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference, Oakland, CA.

Reyes M., Afifi, W., Krawchuk, A., Imperato, N., Shelley, D., & Lee, J. (June, 1999). Just (don=t) talk: Comparing the impact of interaction style on sexual desire and social attraction. Paper presented at the annual joint conference of the International Network on Personal Relationships and the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Louisville, KY.

Falato, W., Meyer, C., Weiner, J., Afifi, W. A., & Riggs, N. (June, 1999). Now what? The impact of discovery method on relationship progress following infidelity. Paper presented at the annual joint conference of the International Network on Personal Relationships and the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Louisville, KY.

Afifi, W. A. (April, 1999). A picture is worth 1000 words: Contrasting images of communication motivations in relationships. Paper presented at the annual Central/Southern States Communication Association, St. Louis, MO.

Afifi, W. A., & Guerrero, L. K. (November, 1998). Motivations underlying topic avoidance. Paper presented at the annual National Communication Association conference, New York.

Afifi, W. A. (July, 1998). Identity and relationship maintenance as motivations underlying the decision not to use condoms. Paper presented at the annual International Communication Association conference, Jerusalem.

Afifi, W. A. & Metts, S. (June, 1998). Violations in Relationships III: Predictors of Information-Seeking Following Uncertainty-Increasing Violations in Close Relationships. Paper presented at the International Conference on Personal Relationships, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Afifi, W.A. & Johnson, M. L. (November, 1997). The use and interpretation of affection displays in a public setting: Relationship and sex differences. Paper presented at the National Communication Association (previously named Speech Communication Association) conference, Chicago, IL.

Afifi, W.A. & Metts, S. (June, 1997). Violations in relationship II: The role of violation frequency on relational stability. Paper presented at the International Network of Personal Relationships conference, Miami, OH.

Afifi, W.A., Wade, W. & Samter, W. (June, 1997). She loves me, she loves me not: Autonomy-connection needs and the motivation to reduce uncertainty. Paper presented at the International Network of Personal Relationships conference, Miami, OH.

Guerrero, L. K. & Afifi, W.A. (June, 1997). An examination of jealousy goals. Paper presented at the International Network of Personal Relationships conference, Miami, OH.

Buller, D. B., Burgoon, J. K., Afifi, W.A., White, C. H., & Buslig, A. L. S. (May, 1997). The role of cognitive heuristics, message comprehension, cognitive busyness, and behavioral cues on judgments of message credibility. Paper presented at the International Communication Association conference, Montreal.

Afifi, W.A. & Samter, W. (April, 1997). Individual vs. relational goals in close relationships. Paper presented at the Eastern Communication Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Afifi, W. A. & Guerrero, L. K. (February, 1997). An examination of relational uncertainty reduction as a goal in relationships: Implications for communication choices. Paper presented at the Western Communication Association conference, Monterey, CA.

Afifi, W. A., & Burgoon, J. K. (November, 1996). Behavioral violations in interactions: The combined consequences of valence and change in uncertainty on interaction outcomes. Top Paper, Interpersonal & Small Group Division. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association conference, San Diego.

Afifi, W. A., & Duemller, S. (August, 1996). Understanding the Complexity of the Sexual Resistance Situation: Relational Intimacy, Relational Commitment and Initiator Directness as Predictors of Sexual Resistance Strategy Choice. Paper presented at the International Conference on Personal Relationships, Banff, Canada.

Metts, S. & Afifi, W. A. (August, 1996). AI really didn=t think you=d do that:@ The valence of expectation violations in relationships and their effect on uncertainty. Paper presented at the International Conference on Personal Relationships, Banff, Canada

Samter, W., Afifi, W.A., & Johnson M. (August, 1996). The role of comforting skills in same-sex friendships: Do we really know what we=re getting? Paper presented at the International Conference on Personal Relationships, Banff, Canada.

Burgoon, J. K., Buller, D. B., Afifi, W. A., White, C., & Buslig, A. (May, 1996). The role of immediacy in deceptive interpersonal interactions. Top Four Paper, Interpersonal Division. Paper presented at the International Communication Association conference, Chicago, IL.

Afifi, W. A., & Melcher, C. (November, 1995). Do unto others: A test of the norm of reciprocity. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association convention, San Antonio, TX.

Afifi, W. A., & Guerrero, L. K. (June, 1995). 'What your friends won't tell you=: Taboo topics and topic avoidance in same- and cross-sex friendships. Paper presented at the International Network of Personal Relationships convention, Wilmington, VA.

Afifi, W. A., & Reichert, T. (May, 1995). To wrap it or not to wrap it ? A question of face threats. Paper presented at the International Communication Association convention, Albuquerque, NM.

Metts, S., & Afifi, W. A. (April, 1995). Unexpected behavior in close relationships. Paper presented at the Southern Speech Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA.

Guerrero, L. K., Ebesu, A., Afifi, W. A. (February, 1995). Relational repair after deception discovery in close relationships. Paper presented at the Western Speech Communication Association convention, Portland, OR.

Afifi, W. A., & Alvaro, E. (November, 1994). The physician as a channel for health information. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA.

Johnson, M. L., Afifi, W. A., & Duck, S. (June, 1994). Everything you wanted to know about social attraction but were afraid to ask. Paper presented at the International Communication Association convention, Sydney, Australia.

Burgoon, J. K., Buller, D. B., Guerrero, L. K., Afifi, W. A., & Feldman, C. M. (June, 1994). Information management dimensions underlying types of deceptive messages. Paper presented at the International Communication Association convention, Sydney, Australia.

Afifi, W. A., Johnson, M. L., & Duck, S. W. (May, 1994). Everything you wanted to know about social attraction but were afraid to ask II: This time its gender differences...or is it?. Paper presented at the International Network on Personal Relationships convention, Iowa City, Iowa.

Afifi, W. A., Guerrero, L. K. & Egland, K. L. (May, 1994). Maintenance behaviors in same- and opposite-sex friendships: Connections to gender, relational closeness, and equity issues. Paper presented at the International Network on Personal Relationships convention, Iowa City, Iowa.

Afifi, W. A., & Johnson, M. L. (November, 1993). The nonverbal display of affection: Cross-sex interaction in bars. Top Student Paper, Interpersonal and Small Group Interaction Division. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association, Miami.

Guerrero, L. K., & Afifi, W. A. (November, 1993). Some things are better left unsaid: Taboo topics and reasons for topic avoidance in family and friends relationships. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association convention, Miami.

Stern, L., Guerrero, L., Johnson, M., Afifi, W., Payne, M., & Aldrich, A (November, 1993). Family feuds: A case for a functional typology of communication behaviors in marital conflict. Top Four paper, Commission on Family Communication. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association, Miami.

Afifi, W. (May, 1993). 'We Never Talk About That': A Comparison of Cross-sex Friendships and Dating Relationships on Uncertainty and Topic Avoidance. Paper presented at the International Communication Association, Washington D.C.

Klingle, R. S., Burgoon, M., Afifi, W. A., & Callister, M. (May, 1993). Communication among physicians, nurses, and patients in hospitals: The Hospital Culture Scale. Top Three paper, Health Communication division. Paper presented at the International Communication Association, Washington D.C.

Reichert, W. T., and Afifi, W. A. (June, 1993). Decreasing uncertainty and its effect on certain events: A study of jealousy experience, jealousy expression, and uncertainty. Paper presented at the International Network on Personal Relationships conference, Milwaukee.

Guerrero, L. K., and Afifi, W. A. (June, 1993). Coping with Romantic Jealousy: Accomplishing Goals via Communication. Paper presented at the International Network on Personal Relationships conference, Milwaukee.

Afifi, W. A., & Afifi, A. K. (February, 1993). Two Media Perspectives of the Middle East Peace Conference: An Analysis of Arab and American Coverage of an International Event. Paper presented at the Western Speech Communication Association conference, Albuquerque.

White, C. H., Ebesu, A. S., Johnson, M. L., & Afifi, W. A. (February, 1993). Incompetence and unattractiveness in self-disclosure: A replication of Hosman's (1987) study. Paper presented at the Western Speech Association conference, Albuquerque.

Afifi, W., Einwich, V., & Johnson, M.(November, 1992) "We're only friends": A comparison of cross-sex friends and daters on jealousy. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association conference, Chicago.

Afifi, W. (November, 1992). An analysis of media framing. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association conference, Chicago.

Afifi, W. (May, 1992). An initial look at comparing cross-sex friends and romantic partners on jealousy. Paper presented at the International Network on Personal Relationships Graduate Workshop on Romantic Relationships, Iowa City.

Afifi, W., & Newton, V. (November, 1991). Identity management within intercultural marriages: Une folie a deux. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association conference, Atlanta, GA.

Afifi, W. (November, 1991). Language, power, cognition, and the media: An integrative approach. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association conference, Atlanta, GA.

Pearson-d'Estree, T. & Afifi, W. (1991, July). Value differences in the conflict resolution process. Paper presented at the International Society of Political Psychology conference, Helsinki.

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Teaching

Courses taught (number of semesters taught)

University of California – Santa Barbara (2006-present)
Comm 107: Interpersonal Communication

Pennsylvania State University (1998-2006)
Comm 101: Introduction to Communication (3)
Comm 203: Introduction to Relational Communication (2)
Comm 230: Introduction to Communication Theory (5)
Comm 401: Research Methods (1)
Comm 403: Interpersonal Communication Theory (3)
Comm 470: Nonverbal Communication (2)
Comm 502: Epistemology, Theory Construction, and Quant Methods - Graduate (3)
Comm 550: Theories of Social Influence and PersuasionBGraduate (1)
Comm 555: Interpersonal Communication Theory - Graduate (3)
Comm 597: Sexuality, Communication and Relationship - Graduate (1)
Comm 597: Introduction to Statistics (co-taught with Dr. Canary) - Graduate (1)
Comm 597: Introduction to SPSS syntax - Graduate (3)
Comm 597: Applied Statistical Analysis – Graduate (1)

University of Delaware (1995-1998)
Comm 330: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
Comm 361: Interpersonal Communication Theories (4)
Comm 417: Interpersonal and Relational Conflict (1)
Comm 440: Special topics: The Development of Cross-sex Relationships (3)
Comm 4/640: Special topics: Sexuality, Communication and Relationships (2)
Comm 4/652: Persuasion: Theories and Applications (1)

Committee Chair - Graduate Students

PhD
Megan Dillow (PhD., 9/2006, Pennsylvania State University)
Christopher Morse (PhD, 9/2006, Pennsylvania State University)
Alysa Lucas (2005-2006, Pennsylvania State University; ended with move to UCSB)
Masaki Matsunaga (2005-2006, Pennsylvania State University; ended with move to UCSB)

MA
Stacia Dial (MA, 9/2002, Pennsylvania State University)
Janice Krieger (MA, 12/2001, Pennsylvania State University)
Josephine Lee (MA, 9/2000, Pennsylvania State University)
Aaron Bacue (MA, 9/98, University of Delaware)
Wendy Wade (MA, 9/97, University of Delaware)

Committee Member - Graduate Students

PhD
Wendy Falato (PhD, 12/2004, Pennsylvania State University)
Judith Weiner (PhD, 12/2004, Pennsylvania State University)
Jim Tatterson (Ph.D., 5/2002, Pennsylvania State University – Biobehavioral Health)
Sandra Lakey (Ph.D., 9/2000, Pennsylvania State University)
Elaine Zelley (Ph.D., 9/2000, Pennsylvania State University)
Michelle Mattrey (Ph.D., 12/2000, Pennsylvania State University)

MA
Christine Armstrong (MA, 2/2005, Pennsylvania State University)
Rachel McLaren (MA, 12/2005, Pennsylvania State University)
Maggie Pitts (MA, 12/2001, Pennsylvania State University)

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Service

Guest Editor
Human Communication Research, Guest editor: Information Seeking Colloquy (2003)

Associate Editor (with editorial responsibility)
Personal Relationships (2003-2006)

Editorial Boards (listed chronologically)

Ongoing
Personal Relationships (2001-2003; 2006-present)
Human Communication Research (2000-2003; 2005-present)
Communication Research Reports (2005-present)
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (2004-present)

Completed
Women’s Studies in Communication (2003-2006)
Communication Studies (2000-2003; 2003-2006);
Special Issue (Challenges to Scholarship in the 21st century)
Communication Quarterly (1997-2001)

Ad hoc reviewer

National/International Journals:
British Journal of Social Psychology (2005)
Communication Research (1998, 2004)
Journal of Communication (2001-2002)
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology (2006)
Journal of Language and Social Psychology (1999, 2002, 2005)
Journal of Sex Research (1996-2005)
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (2001)
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (1992-2004; HIV/AIDS special issue)
Personal Relationships, Special issue on sexuality (1994), (1996-1997; 1999; see editorial board)
Personal Relationship Issues, Special issue on cross-sex friendships (1993)

Regional Journals:
Communication Quarterly (special issue on Identity, 2002)
Communication Reports (2000-2004)
Communication Studies (1998-2000)
Western Journal of Communication (2001-2002, 2004)

Other:
Handbook of Communication and Emotion (Andersen & Guerrero, Eds.) (1996)

Service to Professional Organizations
National Communication Association
Member (elected), Committee on Committees, 2006
Chair, Interpersonal Communication Division, 2004
Vice-chair (elected), Interpersonal Communication Division, 2003
Reader (appointed), Group Communication Division, 2000.
Nominating Committee Chair (elected), Interpersonal Communication Division, 2000.
Secretary (elected), Interpersonal Communication Division, 1998.
Nominating Committee Member (elected), Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Division, 1996
Reader (elected), Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Division, 1995.
Reader (appointed), Student Section, 1992.

International Network on Personal Relationships
Member (elected), Mentorship committee, 2000-2001.
Reader (appointed), 1996-1997.
Gerald R. Miller Award committee member (to select recipient of AEarly Career Achievement Award@),
1992-93.

Departmental Service

Pennsylvania State University:

Search committee – Health communication position (member, 2005)
Graduate director (2003-2005)
Graduate Recruitment Subcommittee (chair)
Undergraduate Recruitment Subcommittee (chair)
Communication Theory Methods Curriculum Subcommittee (chair)
Research Colloquium Committee (co-chair)
Advisory Committee (member)
Graduate Committee (member)
Undergraduate Committee (member)
Communication Theory Curriculum (member)
Department Curriculum Committee (member)
Search committee - Department Head (member, 2003)
Search committee - Organizational communication position (member, 2001)

University of Delaware:

Graduate Curriculum Committee
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

University Service (Penn State University)

Graduate Students Dissertation Support Evaluation Committee (member)

Invited Speaker

To Universities
Bryant College, Distinguished Speaker Series, “’I think there’s a monster under my bed’: Uncertainty, fear, and other goblins affecting the search for information”, March 2004

American University of Beirut, AInformation Seeking in Health Contexts@, May, 2002.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, AToward a Model of Information-Seeking;@ April, 2001.

To Courses
Interpersonal Communication Capstone Course (Bryant College) on “Uncertainty Theories”, March, 2004

Interpersonal Communication Graduate Seminar (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) on AA Review of Topic Avoidance Research@, April, 2001.

Gender Roles (Pennsylvania State University) on ACommunication and Sexuality,@ February, 2001.

Human Sexuality (University of Delaware) on ACommunication and Sexual Behavior,@ April, 1996; October, 1996; March, 1997; October, 1997; April, 1998.

Community/University Programs

Think About It, a campus-wide program organized by students (Pennsylvania State University), April 2001.

A.N.G.L.E., a Panhellenic leaders program, University of Arizona, April, 1995.

Resident Assistant Program, University of Delaware, April, 1998.

In-university Colloquia
Organizational Psychology colloquium (Pennsylvania State University), October, 2005

Social Psychology Proseminar/colloquium (Pennsylvania State University), October, 2001.

Communication Research Colloquium (Pennsylvania State University), September, 1999; September, 2000.

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