The theories below are grouped into clusters covering similar topics. Note that you may find theories in more than one place. The clusters correspond with the topics used in the Communication Studies at the University of Twente.
Interpersonal Communication and Relations
- Interpersonal Communication and Relations
- Attribution Theory
- ACT* Theory
- Argumenation Theory
- Contagion Theories
- Classical Rhetoric
- Cognitive Dissonance theory
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
- Expectancy Value Model
- Interpretative and Interaction Theories
- Language Expectancy Theory
- Network Theory and Analysis
- Sensemaking
- Social Identity Theory
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Speech Act
- Theory of Planned Behavior/ Reasoned Action
- Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Organizational Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Adaptive Structuration Theory
- Attraction-Selection-Attrition Framework
- Competing Values Framework
- Contingency Theories
- Enactment Theory
- Framing in organizations
- Groupthink
- Media Richness Theory
- Network Theory and Analysis in Organizations
- Sensemaking
- Structurational Theory
- System Theory
- Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Mass Media
Communication and Information Technology
- Communication and Information Technology
- Adaptive Structuration Theory
- Computer Mediated Communication
- Contextual Design
- Diffusion of Innovations Theory
- Information Theories
- Minimalism
- Network Theory and Analysis
- Reduces Social Cues Approach
- Social Identity Model of Deindivuation Effects
- Social Presence Theory
- Uses and Gratifications Approach
Communication Processes
Health Communication
Language Theories and Linguistics
Media, Culture and Society
Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing and Consumer Behavior
- Public Relations/ Advertising, Marketing and Consumer Behavior
- Agenda-Setting Theory
- Attraction-Selection-Attrition Framework
- Attribution Theory
- Cognitive Dissonance theory
- Elaboration Likelihood Model
- Expectancy Value Theory
- Priming
- Semiotic Theories
- Theory of Planned Behavior/ Reasoned Action
- Uncertainty Reduction Theory