Advice is a ubiquitous and consequential form of social support and social influence in virtually every social and cultural context, and has therefore garnered considerable scholarly attention over the past two decades, including the development of several theories specific to explaining advice evaluation and outcomes. The studies selected for this special issue extend existing theory through critique, extension, and integration; showcase methodological improvement and innovation; and illustrate meaningful application of theory and research to address real-world problems.
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BergerC. (2015). Planning theory of communication: Goal attainment through communicative action. In BraithwaiteD. O.SchrodtP. (Eds.), Engaging theories in interpersonal communication (pp. 89-102). Sage.
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BonaccioS.DalalR. S. (2006). Advice taking and decision-making: An integrative literature review, and implications for the organizational sciences. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 101(2), 127-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2006.07.001
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BonaccioS.PaikJ. E. (2018). Advice in the workplace. In MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 255-275). Oxford University Press.
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BranchS.HallE. D. (2018). Advice in intimate relationships. In MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 91-110). Oxford University Press.
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D’AngeloJ.D’AngeloA. L. (2018). Advice from healthcare professionals. In MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 197-216). Oxford University Press.
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DillardJ. P.SolomonD. H.PalmerM. T. (1999). Structuring the concept of relational communication. Communication Monographs, 66(1), 49-65. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637759909376462
FengB. (2014). When should advice be given? Assessing the role of sequential placement of advice in supportive interactions in two cultures. Communication Research, 41(7), 913-934. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650212456203
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FengB.MacGeorgeE. L. (2010). The influences of message and source factors on advice outcomes. Communication Research, 37(4), 553-575. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650210368258
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FengB.ZhuX.MallochY. Z. (2018). Advice communication in cyberspace. In MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 363-380). Oxford University Press.
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GuntzvillerL. M. (2018). Advice messages and interactions. In MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 69-90). Oxford University Press.
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HillC. C. (2018). Advice in families. In MacGeorgeE. L.SwolL. M. V. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 135-151). Oxford University Press.
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HolmstromA. J. (2012). What helps—and what doesn’t—when self-esteem is threatened? Retrospective reports of esteem support. Communication Studies, 63(1), 77-98. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510974.2011.586399
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MacGeorgeE. L.FengB.GuntzvillerL. M. (2016). Advice: Expanding the communication paradigm. Annals of the International Communication Association, 40(1), 213-243. https://doi.org/10.1080/23808985.2015.11735261
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MacGeorgeE. L.FengB.ThompsonE. R. (2008). “Good” and “bad” advice: How to advise more effectively. In MotleyM. (Ed.), Applied interpersonal communication: Behaviors that affect outcomes (pp. 145-164). Sage.
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MacGeorgeE. L.GuntzvillerL. M.HanasonoL. K.FengB. (2016). Testing advice response theory in interactions with friends. Communication Research, 43(2), 211-231. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650213510938
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MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (2018). Advice: Communication with consequence. In MacGeorgeE. L.SwolL. M. V. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 413-429). Oxford University Press.
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SampJ. A.SolomonD. H. (1998). Communicative responses to problematic events in close relationships I: The variety and facets of goals. Communication Research, 25(1), 66-95. https://doi.org/10.1177/009365098025001003
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SampJ. A.SolomonD. H. (1999). Communicative responses to problematic events in close relationships II: The influence of five facets of goals on message features. Communication Research, 26(2), 193-239. https://doi.org/10.1177/009365099026002005
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Van SwolL. M.PrahlA. (2018). Giving and receiving advice in groups, networks, and organizations. In MacGeorgeE. L.Van SwolL. M. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of advice (pp. 111-131). Oxford University Press.
