What precludes the chilling effect? the role of power dynamics in mitigating complaints and conflict

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dc.contributor.advisorDailey, René M.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberDonovan, Erin
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMcGlone, Matthew
dc.contributor.committeeMemberRoloff, Michael
dc.creatorBrass, Chelsea Elizabeth
dc.creator.orcid0000-0003-2284-4856
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-29T22:17:07Z
dc.date.available2022-07-29T22:17:07Z
dc.date.created2022-05
dc.date.issued2022-06-30
dc.date.submittedMay 2022
dc.date.updated2022-07-29T22:17:08Z
dc.description.abstractThis study included respondents who are in romantic relationships. The purpose of this study was to extend an important line of research on the chilling effect, a type of conflict avoidance, by attempting to identify a missing chilling effect in the form of a lack of irritations. This study assessed how dependence power and punitive power relates to complaints, conflict, the chilling effect, and a missing chilling effect. An additional goal was to demonstrate the possibility that there may be individual-level factors may play a role so moderating variables were included of optimism, self-control, and communal orientation. Key findings indicated punitive power playing a large role, but punitive power played a role in predicting outcomes when in interaction with the other variables. The interaction of dependence power, punitive power and communal strength resulted in the greatest chilling effect. The interaction of the two forms of power associated with less self-control resulted in greatest missing chilling effect. Findings indicate the importance of individual-level factors when studying this type of relationship phenomena.
dc.description.departmentCommunication Studies
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2152/115032
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/41935
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectChilling effect
dc.subjectConflict avoidance
dc.subjectTopic avoidance
dc.subjectPunitive power
dc.subjectDependence power
dc.titleWhat precludes the chilling effect? the role of power dynamics in mitigating complaints and conflict
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.departmentCommunication Studies
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunication Studies
thesis.degree.grantorThe University of Texas at Austin
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy

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