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Interpersonal Needs Theory

Interpersonal Needs Theory is a psychological framework within the field of communication studies that identifies and explains the universal human needs underlying interpersonal interactions, distinguishing itself by positing that empathic connection and respectful dialogue emerge primarily from the mutual recognition and fulfillment of these core needs.

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8.3K

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404

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223

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2017–2026

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Publications

135

Thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness: Construct validity and psychometric properties of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire.

Kimberly A. Van Orden, Kelly C. Cukrowicz, Tracy K. Witte et al. · Psychological Assessment · 2011 · 1.4K citations · Full text

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Sex Differences in Video Game Play:

Kristen Lucas, John L. Sherry · Communication Research · 2004 · 768 citations

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Keeping track of needs in communal and exchange relationships.

Margaret S. Clark, Judson Mills, Martha C. Powell · Journal of Personality and Social Psychology · 1986 · 319 citations

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Keeping track of needs in communal and exchange relationships.

Margaret S. Clark, Judson Mills, Martha C. Powell · Journal of Personality and Social Psychology · 1986 · 285 citations

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Evaluating the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire: Comparison of the Reliability, Factor Structure, and Predictive Validity across Five Versions

Ryan M. Hill, Yasmin Rey, Carla E. Marin et al. · Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior · 2014 · 239 citations

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Authors

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  1. KC
    Kelly C. Cukrowicz

    Texas Tech University, United States

    11 publications · 1.8K citations

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  2. TE
    Thomas E. Joiner

    Florida State University, United States

    10 publications · 1.8K citations

    10

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  3. SM
    Sean M. Mitchell

    Texas Tech University, United States

    8 publications · 330 citations

    8

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  4. SL
    Sarah L. Brown

    Texas Tech University, United States

    8 publications · 322 citations

    8

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  5. JF
    Jared F. Roush

    Texas Tech University, United States

    7 publications · 291 citations

    7

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Institutions

223

  1. Texas Tech University

    Lubbock, United States

    11 h-index

    43 publications

    3.2K citations

  2. Florida State University

    Tallahassee, United States

    8 h-index

    17 publications

    2.6K citations

  3. Montana State University

    Bozeman, United States

    4 h-index

    5 publications

    131 citations

  4. Florida International University

    Miami, United States

    4 h-index

    9 publications

    995 citations

  5. University of Maryland, Baltimore

    Baltimore, United States

    4 h-index

    8 publications

    354 citations

  6. Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, United States

    4 h-index

    5 publications

    156 citations

  7. University of Évora

    Evora, Portugal

    3 h-index

    5 publications

    147 citations

  8. Queen's University

    Kingston, Canada

    3 h-index

    3 publications

    101 citations

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Venues

  1. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

    9 publications · 411 citations

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  2. Journal of Clinical Psychology

    7 publications · 424 citations

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  3. Death Studies

    6 publications · 143 citations

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  4. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

    5 publications · 658 citations

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  5. Psychological Assessment

    3 publications · 1.5K citations

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