An investigation of forgiveness-seeking communication and relational outcomes

Communication Quarterly

Volumn 53, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 339-358

  Kelley, Douglas L ^a   Waldron, Vincent R ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WEST   (United States)

Author keywords

Forgiveness; Reconciliation; Relationship Change; Relationship Maintenance; Relationship Quality

Indexed keywords

EID: 54049140532     PISSN: 01463373     EISSN: 17464102     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01463370500101097     Document Type: Article

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