Morman, Mark T.Damron, Jane C. H.Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.2009-08-242009-08-242009-082009-08-24http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5373Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-52).Silence as a dynamic and symbolic form of human communication is not without implications for dyadic relationships. Attitudes toward silence, when occurring within interpersonal interactions, may provide insights into relational quality and satisfaction. This study seeks to understand how various types of dyads feel about silence and what connections may exist between attitude, sex, and relationship type. Comparisons are made between heterosexual married couples, male-female platonic friends, and same-sex friends using satisfaction, involvement, closeness, commitment, and gender as variables to determine their connection to attitude.iv, 52 p.68638 bytes458691 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Interpersonal relations.Silence.Interpersonal communication.ThesisWorldwide access.Access changed 10-31-11.