The Relationship Between Receiver Apprehension and Listening Style in Students at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

Author

Gwendolyn R. Till, Indiana State University

Date of Award

Spring 8-1-2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Communication

First Advisor

David Worley

Second Advisor

Debra Worley

Third Advisor

James W. Chesebro

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between receiver apprehension (RA), an anxiety-related construct associated with inadequate information processing capability, and listening sty]e in the context oft he college classroom. Two or the four hypotheses tested indicate no relationship exists between the variables, one hypothesis indicated a negative relationship between the variables, and one hypothesis could not be tested due to insufficient data. Additional research needs to he conducted to determine if relationships do exist between these variables.

Recommended Citation

Till, Gwendolyn R., "The Relationship Between Receiver Apprehension and Listening Style in Students at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis" (2001). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3740.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3740