The Influence Of Communication On Physiology And Health (Health Communication)

There is a significant amount of research that substantiates the connection between social support/relationships and the development, onset, and/or recovery of several physical diseases/illnesses. Research has shown, for example, that an unhappy marriage can increase the likelihood of becoming ill by 35% while stressful communication can lead to an increase in cardiovascular reactivity which in turn increases the risk of coronary heart disease and premature mortality. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the influences of communication on physiology and physical health status occurring in a variety of contexts, from families, interpersonal relationships, and public speaking to sport fandom, affection, fear, and the escalation of conflict. It offers a broad and up-to-date review of the relevant literature in this area of study.

• • Author: James M. Honeycutt, Chris R. Sawyer, Shaughan A. Keaton
• • Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• • Publication Date: Apr 28, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 249 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 1433122197
• • ISBN-13: 9781433122194