Interpersonal Communication Call:

The Interpersonal Communication Division is interested in communication processes that occur between people. Such processes include (but are not limited to) mutual influence, individuals' adaptations to others, people's interpretations and reactions to others' messages, and so forth. Interpersonal communication occurs in many contexts, such as close relationships, organizations, health, intercultural, intergroup, and others.  Interpersonal communication also occurs through a variety of channels, including face-to-face interaction, telephone conversations, and interactions via computers.

We accept full papers, interactive paper (poster) presentations, and panel proposals (see general call for details). We do not accept extended abstracts. Full papers that exceed the page limits (25 pages, excluding references, abstract, title page, tables, & figures) OR that use less than 11-point font will not be sent out for review.

The Division is committed to a range of theoretical approaches and the use of multiple methodologies and welcomes papers using quantitative or qualitative approaches.

The Division encourages authors to consider the applied implications of their work when relevant. All submissions are automatically considered for the division's applied paper award. The top student paper award is given to the highest ranked paper that is authored solely by individuals who were students at the time of submission. To be considered for this award, students must indicate their status during the submission process (by checking the appropriate box).

Questions? Contact:

John P. Caughlin
Department of Communication
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Phone: 217-333-4340
Fax: 217-244-1598
E-mail: caughlin@illinois.edu