ABSTRACT

The current study builds on the multiple goals approach and planning theory of communication to test how support seekers’ goals and plans for a conversation with a friend moderate the association between received support and conversation satisfaction. The results of the 3-group-comparison experimental design (N = 116; Condition 1: No goals and No plan, n = 38; Condition 2: Goals but No plan, n = 41; Condition 3: Goals and Plan, n = 37), found that although plans were not necessary to improve conversation satisfaction across all types of support and goals, three unique conditions emerged in which plans and goals were important. The results provide partial support for the planning theory of communication, suggest goals and plans may function as expectations or scripts for support seekers, and offer useful recommendations for emerging adults seeking support from friends.

摘要

当前的研究建立在多目标方法和沟通规划理论的基础上，测试支持寻求者的目标和与朋友交谈的计划如何调节所获得的支持和交谈满意度之间的关联。3组比较实验设计的结果（N  = 116；条件1：无目标和无计划，n  = 38；条件2：有目标但无计划，n  = 41；条件3：目标和计划，n = 37），发现虽然计划对于提高所有类型的支持和目标的对话满意度不是必需的，但出现了计划和目标很重要的三种独特条件。研究结果为沟通规划理论提供了部分支持，表明目标和计划可以作为寻求支持者的期望或脚本，并为寻求朋友支持的新兴成年人提供有用的建议。