Kelly Adams

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Degrees

DePaul University, Psychology (B.A.) Illinois State University, Communication Studies (M.A.) University of Missouri-Columbia, Communication (Ph.D.)

Organizational Affiliations

Central States Communication Association National Communication Association International Communication Association

Relationship Type Expertise

Friends
Romantic
Community

Areas Of Expertise

Young Adults
White Populations
Beliefs & Values
Communication
Courtship & Dating
Identity & Roles
Media & Technology
Relationship Maintenance and Repair
Social Media
Stigma

Kelly Adams's Resources

Let’s Watch some TV Together!

TV watching can bring us together. It's an excellent social activity with friends and can be a fun activity to share with our...

By Kelly Adams

Relational Aggression: What to Know

Relational aggression, or the psychological or emotional manipulation from a partner, can be learned from many sources. Learn more about it in this...

By Kelly Adams

Family’s Influence on Our Conflict

Families are an important source of socialization, and this is especially true when it comes to how we learn to engage in conflict.

By Kelly Adams

Do Men and Women Differ in Conflict?

Several researchers found that men and women might differ when they are engaged in relationship conflict.

By Kelly Adams

Can your Thoughts Make or Break Conflict?

Have you ever thought about the effect your thoughts have on how you engage in conflict with your romantic partner?

By Kelly Adams

More Relationship Maintenance Strategies

Relationship experts provide both individual and interactive strategies that we can use to better maintain our romantic relationships to increase quality.

By Kelly Adams

Expand yourself, Expand your Relationship

Self-expansion is a concept relationship scientists consider important for romantic relationships because it allows partners to grow together.

By Kelly Adams