Abstract
Through the lens of politeness theory, this study examined the relationship between perceptions of homophily and individualized trust and uncivil behavior in friendships. Using an experimental survey design, research participants responded to one of four scenarios involving rude cell phone calls. Each represented a different combination of civility and the biological sex of the actor. Uncivil behavior was negatively related to perceptions of homophily and individualized trust. The biological sex of the actor did not significantly relate to perceptions of homophily or individualized trust.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
41
Issue
2
First Page
219
Last Page
240
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Carmon, Anna F.; DeGreeff, Becky L.; Burnett, Ann; Semlak, Julie L.; and Wolf, Kelly L.
(2009)
"The Effect of Uncivil Behavior on Friendships: An Exploration of Incivility as an Interpersonal Construct,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 41:
No.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol41/iss2/6
Copyright
©2009 Iowa Communication Association
