Communicating Advice: Introduction to the Special Issue

Abstract

Advice is a ubiquitous and consequential form of social support and social influence in virtually every social and cultural context, and has therefore garnered considerable scholarly attention over the past two decades, including the development of several theories specific to explaining advice evaluation and outcomes. The studies selected for this special issue extend existing theory through critique, extension, and integration; showcase methodological improvement and innovation; and illustrate meaningful application of theory and research to address real-world problems.