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Reflect & Relate

An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Seventh Edition

Publication Date: February 01, 2027

Paperback ISBN: 9781319628741

Better relationships start with better communication

Reflect & Relate prepares students to build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively in a world increasingly shaped by digital interactions. In the Seventh Edition, Kelly Morrison and Steve McCornack combine foundational interpersonal...

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Chapter 1: Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Chapter 2: Considering Self

Chapter 3: Perceiving Others

Chapter 4: Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Chapter 5: Understanding Culture

Chapter 6: Understanding Gender

Chapter 7: Listening Actively

Chapter 8: Communicating Verbally

Chapter 9: Communicating Nonverbally

Chapter 10: Digital Communication

Chapter 11: Managing Conflict and Power

Chapter 12: Relationships with Romantic Partners

Chapter 13: Relationships with Family Members

Chapter 14: Relationships with Friends

Chapter 15: Relationships in the Workplace

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NEW! Dedicated chapter on Digital Communication, including social media, online relationships, and AI.
Expanded coverage of communication, health, and well-being, with new research on resilience, emotional management, and supportive communication.
Updated research and contemporary examples integrated throughout the text.
Enhanced coverage of culture, identity, gender, and power to support culturally responsive communication.
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Seventh Edition Updates

NEW! Dedicated Chapter on Digital Communication

A new chapter brings together coverage of communication in digital spaces, including social media, online relationships, digital norms, online emotional expression, and AI. Digital communication concepts are also integrated throughout the text, equipping students to communicate effectively in today’s connected world.

Communication, Health, and Well-Being

Expanded research highlights the role of interpersonal communication in supporting mental health, resilience, and overall well-being, with updated coverage of emotional management, supportive communication, and shyness.

Updated Research and Contemporary Examples

Hundreds of new scholarly sources and contemporary examples help students connect interpersonal communication concepts to everyday life.

Inclusive and Student-Centered Learning

Enhanced coverage of culture, identity, gender, and power helps students become more culturally aware and adaptable communicators. New and updated self-reflections, skills practices, and self-quizzes help students actively apply concepts to their own lives.

Kelly Morrison

Dr. Kelly Morrison is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her scholarly interests include health communication and deceptive message production. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on gender, health, persuasion, instructional, and interpersonal communication. She has earned several teaching awards, including the Lilly Endowment Teaching Fellowship, served as an Honors Faculty Fellow, and Engaged Scholarship Faculty Fellow.

Steven McCornack

Dr. Steven McCornack grew up in Seattle, Washington, where his love for mountains, the ocean, and grunge/emo music was forged. For as long as he can remember, he has been fascinated with how people create, maintain, and disband close relationships, especially the challenges confronting romantic couples. Steve is currently a Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he coordinates the public speaking program, and team-teaches the introductory interpersonal communication course with Kelly. Other than his love of teaching, Steve’s principal passions are his family, music (especially spinning vinyl records), meditation, movies, mechanical watches, yoga, karate, Kona coffee, and his 1985 Carrera Targa.

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