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Individual and cultural influences on uncertainty reduction

Gudykunst, William B., Nishida, Tsukasa·1984·Communication Monographs
DOI 10.1080/03637758409390181
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This study examined the scope of Berger and Calabrese's (1975) uncertainty reduction theory of initial interaction. Multivariate analysis of covariance was employed to examine the influence of attitude similarity (similar vs. dissimilar), cultural similarity (intracultural vs. intercultural communication), culture (Japan vs. the United States), and self‐monitoring (covariate) on intent to interrogate, intent to self‐disclose, intent to display nonverbal affiliative expressiveness, attraction, and attributional confidence. Results indicate that each of the independent variables influences the set of dependent variables. The findings support Hall's (1976) high‐low context culture distinction and prior research on self‐monitoring, as well as supporting and beginning to identify boundary conditions for uncertainty reduction theory.

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  • Socially driven uncertainty can increase IU, particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships and social approval.

    “This socially driven uncertainty can increase IU, particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships and social approval [116].”

    From Impact of Media-Induced Uncertainty on Mental Health: Narrative-Based Perspective. (2025) · cites this paper as [116]

  • In collectivist societies, individuals may benefit from therapeutic interventions focusing on social support and community-based coping strategies.

    “For instance, in collectivist societies, individuals may benefit from therapeutic interventions that focus on enhancing social support and community-based coping strategies, helping them navigate uncertainty in ways that align with their cultural values [116].”

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Authors
Gudykunst, W. B., & Nishida, T.
Affiliations
  • State University of New York (US)
  • Nihon University (JP)
Venue
Communication Monographs
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1984-03
Volume
51
Issue
1
Pages
23-36
ISSN
  • 0363-7751 (ISSN-L)
  • 1479-5787
DOI
10.1080/03637758409390181
OpenAlex
W2035905640
Cited by
175
References
42
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 5
FWCI
9.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Communication Monographs (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Cultural Differences and Values
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies
Keywords
uncertainty reduction theory, initial interaction, attitude similarity, cultural similarity, intercultural communication, self-monitoring, high-context and low-context cultures, United States, self-disclosure, interpersonal attraction

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