An exploratory study into the conceptualization and measurement of communication motivation in public speaking: An expectancy theory model.

Author

Edwin J. Dawson

Date of Award

7-15-1989

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Communication

First Advisor

Marshall Prisbell

Abstract

To an extent, behavior is the result of an organism's desire to attain a specific goal (Brown, 1961; Gage, 1985; Haire, 1964; Vinacke, 1964). Although various theories differ, the foundation of these works rest on the premise that goal fulfillment is central to behavior.

Comments

Thesis Submitted To the Graduate School of University of Nebraska at Omaha In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree of Master of Arts. Copyright 1989 Edwin J. Dawson.

Recommended Citation

Dawson, Edwin J., "An exploratory study into the conceptualization and measurement of communication motivation in public speaking: An expectancy theory model." (1989). Student Work. 2982.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/2982