The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measures Going Beyond Words [Hardcover]

The Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measuresprovides a comprehensive discussion of research choices for investigating nonverbal phenomena. The volume presents many of the primary means by which researchers assess nonverbal cues. Editor Valerie Manusov has collected both well-established and new measures used in researching nonverbal behaviors, illustrating the broad spectrum of measures appropriate for use in research, and providing a critical resource for future studies.

With chapters written by the creators of the research measures, this volume represents work across disciplines, and provides first-hand experience and thoughtful guidance on the use of nonverbal measures. It also offers research strategies researchers can use to answer their research questions; discussions of larger research paradigms into which a measure may be placed; and analysis tools to help researchers think through the research choices available to them.

With its thorough and pragmatic approach, this Sourcebookwill be an invaluable resource for studying nonverbal behavior. Researchers in interpersonal communication, psychology, personal relationships, and related areas will find it to be an essential research tool.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction to Nonverbal Communication Research.C.H. White, J. Sargent,Researcher Choices and Practices in the Study of Nonverbal Communication. Part II: Nonverbal Measures.Section A: Participant/Observer Reports.R.E. Riggio,The Social Skills Inventory (SSI): Measuring Nonverbal and Social Skills. M. Duke, S. Nowicki, Jr.,The Emory Dyssemia Index. K. Floyd, A.C. Mikkelson,The Affectionate Communication Index. P.A. Andersen,The Touch Avoidance Measure. S.E. Jones,The Touch Log Record: A Behavioral Communication Measure. P.A. Andersenl#&