About the Director

Contact Information:
Dr. Larry Erbert
Office Address
Quin Hall 207
(915)747-5913
email

Educational Background
Ph.D., Communication Research, The University of Iowa. July 1996

Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Erbert, L. A., Mearns, G., M., & Dena, S. (2005). Perceptions of turning points and dialectical interpretations in organizations in organizational team development. Small Group Research, 36,21-58.

Erbert, L. A. & Floyd, K. (2004). Affectionate expressions as face-threatening acts:
Receiver assessments. Communication Studies., 55,230-246.

Erbert, L. A., & Perez, F., & Gareceis, E. (2003). Turning points and dialectical
interpretations of immigrant experiences in the United States. Western Journal of Communication, 67,113-137.

Erbert, L. A., (2000). Conflict and dialectics: Perceptions of dialectical contradictions in marital conflict. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

Book Chapters
Erbert, L. A., & Duck, S. W. (1997). "Rethinking" satisfaction in personal relationships from a dialectical perspective. In R. J. Sternberg & M. Hojjat (Eds.), Satisfaction in close relationships (pp. 190-216). New York: Guilford Publications, Inc.

Erbert, L. A. (1996). Conflict management: Styles, strategies, and tactics. In R. S. Cathcart, L. A. Samovar, & L. D. Henman (Eds.), Small group communication (7th ed., pp. 211-222). Dubuque, IA: Brown & Benchmark Publishers.