Publications

Publication details [#52518]

Wilson, Steven R., J. Soliz, Adrianne D. Kunkel, Scott J. Robson and James O. Olufowote. 2009. Identity Implications of Relationship (Re)Definition Goals: An Analysis of Face Threats and Facework as Young Adults Initiate, Intensify, and Disengage From Romantic Relationships. Journal of Language and Social Psychology 28 (1) : 32–61.

Publication type

Article in journal

Publication language

English

Keywords

face maintenance | goal | identity negotiation | politeness | social relationship

Place, Publisher

SAGE Publications

Journal WWW

www.sagepub.co.uk/ejournals/

Annotation

This study shows how multiple goal theories such as Identity implications theory (IIT) can be applied to situations where relational goals are primary and where, to varying extent, identity concerns define and constrain how young adults pursue relational (re)definition goals.