Theory of Planned Behavior; Social Exchange Theory in relationships; Predicted Outcome Value (pick one)
You should:
1) Briefly review all the major sections of a research article (rationale, methods, results and discussion) on either: Theory of Planned Behavior; Social Exchange Theory in relationships; or Predicted Outcome Value (pick one). The research piece (Human experimental only) must be taken from a communication journal (or related field) and cited using APA style (in-text and reference page). Use a library database to find the article. Make sure the journal is available first (in full text).
2) You must provide a mass media example of this “concept” in action. This is your example and not an example or connection that someone else has made. If the study you pick deals with TPB and dating, this section and the following should have nothing to do with dating. Provide logical support for how this example is in line with the communication concept. Don’t use examples from the research piece. The example should be taken from popular culture (books, films, commercials, billboards, Internet). i.e. you must provide enough detail about the example to make it clear how the example fits the concept you pick. Make sure you address all the context levels clearly, richly and directly. (Cited in APA in-text and References). Again, this is a single interaction. So, a scene for a show or film or an interaction in the book or media clip, but one context only with the 5-levels richly addressed.
3) Provide a specific “Personal” and “interpersonal” (happen to you, for real, with someone you are close with) example of this concept being used. Provide logical support for how this example is in line with the communication concept. Make sure you address all the context levels in that interaction clearly, richly and directly.
(The 5 context levels are situational, psychological, relational, cultural, and enviromental)
(For the 5 contexts it’s basically divided into environment-
where is this communication taking place, what is the setting of the scene is
there a lot of people a little) ( does the place make u uncomfortable or is it
a safe place)
situational – what is going on between the people in the
communication. (are they fighting, are they happy excited what’s the vibe) (are
u going to argue with someone or like are u going to a fancy dinner)
relational- what is the relationship between the people in
the communication (boyfriend girlfriend, stranger, is this someone your friends
with but kind of in a fight so it’s awkward)
psychological – basically what’s going on in your head at the
point of communication. ( are u stressed about something or your excited about
something) like basically what you’re thinking but not saying out loud (think
of it as a current mental state the person is in)
cultural – basically how u was brought up how the character
was brought up. how does them being raised in a certain cultural affect them as
a person and how they act in the communication going on?)
(for the mass media example, you can use a video or clip from youtube)
(The research article is in the pdf below, There are 2 articles, only chose 1. I put 2 so you can chose whichever you like better.)
TPB DEFINTION (Theory of planned behavior is a predicitve model that argues a persons behavior is the result of the rational systematic use of information, Intentions are the best predictor of behavior)
Papers will be graded based on:
Clarity of writing.
Completeness.
Quality of examples and support.
Organization (Intro, thesis, body, clear transitions and conclusion).
Logic in drawing conclusions.
Writing quality.
The paper must be double-spaced, typed, and may not exceed 3.5 pages, excluding title page and references (using a 12pt. font, times new roman, 1inch margins all around).
(reference page and title not included in 3.5)
