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Emily A. Paskewitz (Ph.D., North Dakota State University) is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on relational dynamics in groups and group conflict, and appears in Small Group Research, Computers in Human Behavior, and Journal of Applied Communication Research.
Family farm sustainability traditionally focuses on economic and environmental issues. However, sustaining family farms also relies on understanding how to sustain the relationships contained therein. Emotional intelligence (EI) is an important means through which family farm members can sustain relationships, especially when handing conflict between members. This paper focused on how four EI dimensions (awareness of own emotion, management of own emotion, awareness of others’ emotions, management of others’ emotions) could prevent four types of conflict within family farms (task, relational, process, and status). Family farm participants (N = 204) were recruited through social media posts and emails to specialty agricultural groups and agencies, and students at a university. Hierarchical regression results showed that awareness of own emotions, management of own emotions, and management of others’ emotions negatively predicted task, relational, process, and status conflict. Awareness of others’ emotions did not predict any conflict types. Theoretically, this article points to the importance of considering all four EI dimensions, since they impact conflict types differently. For the family farm members, being aware of their own emotions and being able to manage emotional responses in themselves and others can help prevent conflict from occurring, thereby sustaining both family and business relationships for the future.
Emily Paskewitz. Exploring the Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Family Farm Member Conflict Experiences. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8486 .
AMA StyleEmily Paskewitz. Exploring the Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Family Farm Member Conflict Experiences. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8486.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmily Paskewitz. 2021. "Exploring the Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Family Farm Member Conflict Experiences." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8486.
Appreciative Inquiry is a theory of intentional collective action which provides a model of communication processes for recognizing existing organizational strengths, as opposed to problems, as the basis for action plans. This paper reports on a case where Appreciative Inquiry was improperly applied to an all-day workshop that was aimed at initiating a new interorganizational collaboration (IOC) among 18 different agencies from public transportation and health sectors. We analyze why and how the workshop participants could not envision their potential IOC. The analysis reveals several issues related to the design elements of the workshop, caused in part by the facilitator’s overreliance on Appreciative Inquiry’s 4D model and lack of consideration of the communicative needs in the specific context (i.e. pre-IOC interactions among unfamiliar organizational representatives that have not worked together previously). The paper concludes with suggestions for applying Appreciative Inquiry in IOCs.
Dajung Woo; Emily A. Paskewitz. Initiating a cross-sector interorganizational collaboration: lessons from a failed attempt at following appreciative inquiry practice. Journal of Applied Communication Research 2020, 1 -20.
AMA StyleDajung Woo, Emily A. Paskewitz. Initiating a cross-sector interorganizational collaboration: lessons from a failed attempt at following appreciative inquiry practice. Journal of Applied Communication Research. 2020; ():1-20.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDajung Woo; Emily A. Paskewitz. 2020. "Initiating a cross-sector interorganizational collaboration: lessons from a failed attempt at following appreciative inquiry practice." Journal of Applied Communication Research , no. : 1-20.
Although mobile phone use in society and within organizations is commonplace, there are still questions about the appropriateness of phone use during meetings. On one hand, multicommunication researchers see mobile phones offering many benefits to employees including being constantly available and increasing meeting efficiency. On the other side, mobile phone use in meetings is seen as rude and a distraction from the task. This experiment focused on how knowledge of text message content may influence the positive or negative perceptions of mobile phone use in meetings. Four videos depicted an organizational meeting and different mobile phone message content (meeting-related, non-meeting related, no knowledge of the message, no mobile phone use). After watching the video, participants evaluated the texter and overall meeting. Results from a student (N = 415) and a professional sample (N = 410) showed that an absence of mobile phone use was best for individual and meeting level outcomes. Meeting-related text messages were generally viewed more positively than non-meeting related messages or not knowing the message. Differences were also found between the two samples for individual and meeting level outcomes. These findings are discussed in light of meeting norms around mobile phone use, along with implications for meetings.
Emily A. Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. “Put the phone away!”: Does text message content influence perceptions of group member texting? Computers in Human Behavior 2020, 115, 106591 .
AMA StyleEmily A. Paskewitz, Stephenson J. Beck. “Put the phone away!”: Does text message content influence perceptions of group member texting? Computers in Human Behavior. 2020; 115 ():106591.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmily A. Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. 2020. "“Put the phone away!”: Does text message content influence perceptions of group member texting?" Computers in Human Behavior 115, no. : 106591.
Research on groups and technology often focuses on differences between face-to-face groups and computer-mediated groups. However, technology can also be utilized in face-to-face meetings, and can impact outcomes in a variety of ways. Multicommunication is the use of technology during face-to-face interactions. This exploratory study focused on how individuals perceive multicommunication (texting) occurring during a decision-making meeting. Results showed women viewed multicommunicators more negatively than men, and multicommunicators were viewed more negatively than non-multicommunicators. However, the gender of the multicommunicator did not play a role in perceptions. Suggested theoretical implications, along with directions for further research are provided.
Emily Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. Exploring perceptions of multicommunicator texting during meetings. Computers in Human Behavior 2019, 101, 238 -247.
AMA StyleEmily Paskewitz, Stephenson J. Beck. Exploring perceptions of multicommunicator texting during meetings. Computers in Human Behavior. 2019; 101 ():238-247.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmily Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. 2019. "Exploring perceptions of multicommunicator texting during meetings." Computers in Human Behavior 101, no. : 238-247.
Online support groups are a common way for people to receive social support. Utilizing online support sites allows members to connect with people in similar situations, without the need for geographic proximity. Many online groups rely on member-leaders, or individuals with personal experience, to lead groups. These member-leaders are often favored by members over professional leaders but often lack training in leadership. This project explored how member-leaders interact in an online support group. This article uses both interaction process analysis (IPA) and research on leader behaviors to understand how member-leaders communicate in online support groups. Results show that leaders primarily use task messages, with the majority of leader behaviors labeled as meaning attribution and use of self. Member-leaders primarily focused on perspective taking rather than discussion facilitation. An examination of the task and relational interaction profile in terms of leader behaviors is also explored.
Emily Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. Exploring Member-Leader Behaviors and Interaction in an Online Support Group. Small Group Research 2018, 49, 452 -474.
AMA StyleEmily Paskewitz, Stephenson J. Beck. Exploring Member-Leader Behaviors and Interaction in an Online Support Group. Small Group Research. 2018; 49 (4):452-474.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmily Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. 2018. "Exploring Member-Leader Behaviors and Interaction in an Online Support Group." Small Group Research 49, no. 4: 452-474.
Family farms represent a huge portion of agriculture in the United States today. These family farms may struggle to balance both family relationships and business concerns, which can cause conflict among members. Some of this conflict may be derived from the independent, self-reliant nature of family farmers. These characteristics may influence how family farm members are able to deal with conflict, and how they choose to communicate during conflict interactions. This project used intragroup conflict theory and family communication patterns to explore the impact of everyday conflict on job satisfaction, communication satisfaction, and profitability in family farm businesses. Survey data were collected from family farm members (N = 204). The results of structural equation modeling showed conversation and conformity orientation significantly predicted relational, process, and status conflict in the model, yet only status conflict significantly predicted communication satisfaction. These findings suggested family farm members struggle with communication, which influences status conflict experiences and communication satisfaction.
Emily Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. When Work and Family Merge: Understanding Intragroup Conflict Experiences in Family Farm Businesses. Journal of Family Communication 2017, 17, 1 -15.
AMA StyleEmily Paskewitz, Stephenson J. Beck. When Work and Family Merge: Understanding Intragroup Conflict Experiences in Family Farm Businesses. Journal of Family Communication. 2017; 17 (4):1-15.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmily Paskewitz; Stephenson J. Beck. 2017. "When Work and Family Merge: Understanding Intragroup Conflict Experiences in Family Farm Businesses." Journal of Family Communication 17, no. 4: 1-15.
Although group research has explored a variety of new theories, methodologies, and technologies over the past three decades, the bona fide group perspective is still a meaningful framework for understanding how groups interact with context. In this review essay, the bona fide group perspective is introduced and publications since the perspective’s inception 25 years ago are reviewed. Additionally, future research paths are explored, displaying how this perspective is useful for investigating the influence of technological advances on group member participation, specifically in terms of presence.
Stephenson John Beck; Renee Bourdeaux; Nancy DiTunnariello; Emily Paskewitz. A Review and Technological Consideration of the Bona Fide Group Perspective. Small Group Research 2016, 47, 665 -691.
AMA StyleStephenson John Beck, Renee Bourdeaux, Nancy DiTunnariello, Emily Paskewitz. A Review and Technological Consideration of the Bona Fide Group Perspective. Small Group Research. 2016; 47 (6):665-691.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStephenson John Beck; Renee Bourdeaux; Nancy DiTunnariello; Emily Paskewitz. 2016. "A Review and Technological Consideration of the Bona Fide Group Perspective." Small Group Research 47, no. 6: 665-691.
Online support groups are attractive to individuals suffering from various types of mental and physical illness due to their accessibility, convenience, and comfort level. Individuals coping with depression, in particular, may seek social support online to avoid the stigma that accompanies face-to-face support groups. We explored how task and relational messages created social support in online depression support groups using Cutrona and Suhr's social support coding scheme and Bales's Interaction Process Analysis coding scheme. A content analysis revealed emotional support as the most common type of social support within the group, although the majority of messages were task rather than relational. Informational support consisted primarily of task messages, whereas network and esteem support were primarily relational messages. Specific types of task and relational messages were associated with different support types. Results indicate task messages dominated online depression support groups, suggesting the individuals who participate in these groups are interested in solving problems but may also experience emotional support when their uncertainty is reduced via task messages.
Stephenson J. Beck; Emily Paskewitz; Whitney A. Anderson; Renee Bourdeaux; Jenna Currie-Mueller. The Task and Relational Dimensions of Online Social Support. Health Communication 2016, 32, 1 -9.
AMA StyleStephenson J. Beck, Emily Paskewitz, Whitney A. Anderson, Renee Bourdeaux, Jenna Currie-Mueller. The Task and Relational Dimensions of Online Social Support. Health Communication. 2016; 32 (3):1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStephenson J. Beck; Emily Paskewitz; Whitney A. Anderson; Renee Bourdeaux; Jenna Currie-Mueller. 2016. "The Task and Relational Dimensions of Online Social Support." Health Communication 32, no. 3: 1-9.
Amy O'connor; Emily Paskewitz; Derek A. Jorgenson; Jessica M. Rick. How changes in work structure influence employees’ perceptions of CSR: millionaire managers and locked-out laborers. Journal of Applied Communication Research 2016, 44, 40 -59.
AMA StyleAmy O'connor, Emily Paskewitz, Derek A. Jorgenson, Jessica M. Rick. How changes in work structure influence employees’ perceptions of CSR: millionaire managers and locked-out laborers. Journal of Applied Communication Research. 2016; 44 (1):40-59.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAmy O'connor; Emily Paskewitz; Derek A. Jorgenson; Jessica M. Rick. 2016. "How changes in work structure influence employees’ perceptions of CSR: millionaire managers and locked-out laborers." Journal of Applied Communication Research 44, no. 1: 40-59.
Stephenson J. Beck; Emily Paskewitz; Joann Keyton. Toward a Theory of Strategic Meeting Interaction. The Cambridge Handbook of Meeting Science 2015, 305 -324.
AMA StyleStephenson J. Beck, Emily Paskewitz, Joann Keyton. Toward a Theory of Strategic Meeting Interaction. The Cambridge Handbook of Meeting Science. 2015; ():305-324.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStephenson J. Beck; Emily Paskewitz; Joann Keyton. 2015. "Toward a Theory of Strategic Meeting Interaction." The Cambridge Handbook of Meeting Science , no. : 305-324.