Talk:Affection Exchange Theory

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I would like to add more information to this page, change the format, and support the existing information with references. This article reads much like a research paper rather than a Wikipedia article. Eghensler (talk) 18:58, 4 June 2019 (UTC) Potential References:[reply]

https://healthresearchfunding.org/affection-exchange-theory-explained/

Horan, S., & Booth-Butterfield, M. (2010). Investing in affection: An investigation of Affection Exchange Theory and relational qualities. Communication Studies 58(4) p. 394-413. Retrieved from: https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=43cd0dd4-828e-4ceb-baf4-f18c1d7e8bd5%40sdc-v-sessmgr02

Floyd, K., & Morman, M. T. (1998) The measurement of affectionate communication. Communication Quarterly, 46, 144-162. DOI: 10.1080/01463379809370092.

Floyd, K. (2002). Human affectionate exchange: V. Attributes of the highly affectionate. Communication Quarterly, 50, 135-152. DOI: 10.1080/01463370209385653.

Floyd, K. (2014). Relational and health correlates of affection deprivation. Western Journal of Communication (78)4 383-403. Retrieved from: https://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=12&sid=43cd0dd4-828e-4ceb-baf4-f18c1d7e8bd5%40sdc-v-sessmgr02

Mansson, D. (2013). Testing the grandchildren's received affection scale using affection exchange theory. Retrieved from: ahttps://eds-b-ebscohost-com.libdata.lib.ua.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=8&sid=43cd0dd4-828e-4ceb-baf4-f18c1d7e8bd5%40sdc-v-sessmgr02

Hesse, C. & Floyd, K. (2010). Affection mediates the impact of alexithyma on relationships. Peronality and Individual Differences (50) 451-456. Retrieved from: https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/6982506/Pers%20Ind%20Diff.pdf?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DAffectionate_experience_mediates_the_eff.pdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A%2F20190604%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20190604T191912Z&X-Amz-Expires=3600&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=378e95c2c86425f535836cd764bb2d4e0b893a03c6f9834297a299f6efd0fc90 Eghensler (talk) 19:23, 4 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Peer Review from Shuxin Zhao

This page doesn't have much content, so there are many things we could do to improve it.

First of all, as I know, affection exchange theory is derived from social exchange theory (maybe not true), so maybe you could add a section to introduce the theory's origin and background besides the summary paragraph on the top.

Also, I'm personally thinking that adding a section introducing current researches about this theory will help readers understand this theory better and will know how to use this theory to explain some issues in our daily life.

In addition, as it said in the top paragraph, "many studies had been done up to this point (including some of Floyd’s own research pieces) regarding affection and its involvement in interpersonal relationships, particularly between romantic partners and between parents and their children", so maybe you could add two child sections under one parent section, to separately introduce romantic relationships and family relationships.

Shuxin Zhao (talk) 02:13, 20 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Peer Review from Zhihan Zhao

Hello author, I think this page has a lot to improve. I think the origin of the theory can be more detailed, such as the history and definition. Plus, you could consider expand the theory of related theory such as Four Discourses, and how to apply the theory. Here are some example for how theory can apply to cases: ^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

References

^ Mansson, Daniel H. “Testing the Grandchildren’s Received Affection Scale Using Affection Exchange Theory.” Psychological Reports, vol. 112, no. 2, SAGE Publications, 2013, pp. 553–62, doi:10.2466/10.07.PR0.112.2.553-562.
^ Horan, Sean M. “Affection Exchange Theory and Perceptions of Relational Transgressions.” Western Journal of Communication, vol. 76, no. 2, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012, pp. 109–26, doi:10.1080/10570314.2011.651548.
^ Veluscek, Alaina M. Military Couples’ Communication During Deployment: A Proposed Expansion of Affection Exchange Theory. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2018.

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Regarding this page, I think there is a lot of content that can be added to this page. The current page only talks about AET generally, and does not dig deeper enough. For rich pages, I have the following suggestions. First, add more resources that may be helpful in explaining the theory. In more detail, in addition to identifying ways affection is communicated, Floyd's theory consists of five postulates that elaborate how affection functions. I think those five postulates could be added to the AET page. Second, look for more citations that keep pace with the times. I found that the latest references used on the page only reached 2018. Editors can consider adding more resources from 2018 to the present. Third, consider adding some relevant theories which help readers understand AET. For example in Freud's later research, he added to affection exchange theory by introducing the concept of affection deprivation. Therefore, affection deprivation can also be used to strengthen the explanation of AETheory. Lastly, for theoretical expansion, the page can add some studies and research based on this theory. In this way, a broader and better understanding of the theory can be expanded for the reader. CloudyQi (talk) 22:05, 17 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Peer Review from CCT752 Fall 2022

For the structure, I think this page has consistent headings. However, there are no images or visuals used as evidence. Meanwhile, I think this page’s organization is not clear. For instance, in the section “Motivation to develop AET”, I feel a little confused when reading the components in this section. Specifically, I think the content of “Individual-level characteristics” and “social-level characteristics” does not relate to this section and can be set as a new section called “Characteristics of AET”. For the evidence, I think the editors have applied sufficient references to support the current content on this page so far. However, I think the editors need to add more content to illustrate this technical term. For example, I think this page would be better with a “History” section to explain this theory. In addition, besides its “Application of the theory” section, I think the editors can add a section like “Application of AET for the study of various topics”. — Preceding unsigned comment added by YutingWu215 (talk • contribs) 04:33, 18 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Fall 2024 CCTP-6038 Peer Review

The page outlines the core concepts of Affection Exchange Theory but it lacks a more in-depth analysis of the theory. For example, the article could include additional examples of AET's applications across different relationship types (such as parent-child relationships, romantic partnerships, and friendships) to more comprehensively demonstrate its applicability. Furthermore, a more detailed explanation of the theory's foundational assumptions (such as the adaptive function of affection for survival) and supporting research cases would help enhance the article’s depth.

In the "Motivation to develop AET" section, “High affection communicators” and “low affection communicators” are mentioned multiple times, but the specific characteristics of these groups are not clearly defined. Adding definitions for these terms would improve the readability and completeness of this section.

Additionally, while the "Applications" section mentions various phenomena that AET can help explain, it lacks empirical support for these insights. Adding more field studies or experimental research cases would help verify AET's impact on physical and psychological health and clarify its practical implications. For example, studies that control for other variables or reduce cross-interference from other illnesses would enhance the reliability and scientific credibility of AET in health research. Trevzt (talk) 03:36, 28 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Mansson, Daniel H. “Testing the Grandchildren’s Received Affection Scale Using Affection Exchange Theory.” Psychological Reports, vol. 112, no. 2, SAGE Publications, 2013, pp. 553–62, doi:10.2466/10.07.PR0.112.2.553-562.

[2] Horan, Sean M. “Affection Exchange Theory and Perceptions of Relational Transgressions.” Western Journal of Communication, vol. 76, no. 2, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012, pp. 109–26, doi:10.1080/10570314.2011.651548.

[3] Veluscek, Alaina M. Military Couples’ Communication During Deployment: A Proposed Expansion of Affection Exchange Theory. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2018.

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