Willingness to Communicate and Annual Income

Abstract

This study examines the effect of willingness to communicate on annual income. 103 respondents with varied occupations and an average age of 55.3 yr. reported their willingness to communicate in a variety of contexts. A one-way analysis of variance yielded a large, significant effect for willingness to communicate, which accounted for 27% of the variance in income. Respondents who were most willing to communicate had the highest income, while those who were least willing to communicate reported the lowest income.