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Affection Deprivation Is Associated With the Frequency, Intensity, and Duration of Headaches
Floyd, K. (2026). Western Journal of Communication. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10570314.2026.2739944
Affectionate Communication in Romantic Relationships: Are Relative Levels or Absolute Levels More Consequential?
Floyd, K., Hesse, C., & van Raalte, L. (in press). Communication Studies. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510974.2025.2610244
Curvilinear Associations Between Cuddling Desire Fulfillment and Relationship Satisfaction, Closeness, and Trust
van Raalte, L., & Floyd, K. (2026). Southern Communication Journal, 91(4), 293–309. https://doi.org/10.1080/1041794X.2026.2670307
Trait Affectionate Communication Influences Perceived Fitness as a Parent and Romantic Partner: A Test of Affection Exchange Theory
Ventura, A., Floyd, K., & Hesse, C. (2025). American Journal of Applied Psychology, 13(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.12691/ajap-13-1-1
Two Decades of Affection Exchange Theory: A State-of-the-Art Review
Floyd, K. (2025). Review of Communication Research, 13(Special), 13–89.
Affectionate Communication Moderates the Effect of Adverse Childhood Experience on Mental Well-Being
Floyd, K. (2024). Western Journal of Communication., 88(3), 700–716. https://doi.org/10.1080/10570314.2023.2168505
Affection Deprivation Is More Aversive Than Excessive Affection: A Test of Affection Exchange Theory
Hesse, C., Floyd, K., & Mikkelson, A.C. (2023). Personal Relationships, 30(1), 296–313. https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12458
Lipidemic Effects of Kissing Are Mediated by Stress: Results From a National Probability Sample
Floyd, K. (2023). Health Communication, 38(10), 2026–2034. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2022.2050007
Affectionate Communication, Health, and Relationships
Floyd, K., Debrot, A., Horan, S.M., Hesse, C., & Woo, N.T. (2023). Personal Relationships, 30(1), 44–75. https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12444
The Lonely States of America: Prevalence and Demographic Risk Factors for Affection Deprivation among U.S. Adults
Floyd, K., & Morman, M. T. (2022). Western Journal of Communication.
How Americans Communicate Affection: Findings From a Representative National Sample
Floyd, K., Morman, M. T., Maré, J., & Holmes, E. (2021). Communication Quarterly, 69(4), 383-409. https://doi.org/10.1080/01463373.2021.1951794
Affectionate Communication and Health: A Meta-Analysis
Hesse, C., Floyd, K., Rains, S. R., Mikkelson, A. C., Pauley, P. M., Woo, N. T., Custer, B. E., & Duncan, K. (2021). Communication Monographs, 88(2), 194–218. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637751.2020.1805480
Affection Exchange Theory
Floyd, K., & Custer, B. E. (2020). In J. Nussbaum (Ed.), Oxford research encyclopedia of communication. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228613.013.937
Affection Exchange Theory: A Bio-Evolutionary Look at Affectionate Communication
Floyd, K., Hesse, C., & Generous, M. A. (2018). In D. O. Braithwaite, E. A. Suter, & K. Floyd (Eds.), Engaging theories in family communication: Multiple perspectives (2nd ed., pp. 17-26). Routledge.
Affection Exchange Theory: A Bio-Evolutionary Look at Affectionate Communication
Floyd, K., Hesse, C., & Generous, M. A. (2015). In D. O. Braithwaite, & P. Schrodt (Eds.), Engaging theories in interpersonal communication: Multiple perspectives (2nd ed., pp. 303-314). Sage.
Affection Exchange Theory
Floyd, K. (2015). In C. R. Berger, & M. E. Roloff (Eds.), International encyclopedia of interpersonal communication (pp. 1-8). Wiley.
Affection Exchange Theory
Floyd, K., & Generous, M. A. (2014). In T. L. Thompson, & J. G. Golson (Eds.), Encyclopedia of health communication (pp. 47-49). Sage.
Affection Exchange Theory
Floyd, K., Judd, J., & Hesse, C. (2008). In D. O. Braithwaite, & L. A. Baxter (Eds.), Engaging theories in interpersonal communication: Multiple perspectives (pp. 285-294). Sage.
Human Affection Exchange: XIII. Affectionate Communication Accelerates Neuroendocrine Stress Recovery
Floyd, K., Mikkelson, A. C., Tafoya, M. A., Farinelli, L., La Valley, A. G., Judd, J., Haynes, M. T., Davis, K. L., & Wilson, J. (2007). Health Communication, 22(2), 123-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410230701454015
Human Affection Exchange: XV. Metabolic and Cardiovascular Correlates of Trait Expressed Affection
Floyd, K., Hesse, C., & Haynes, M.T. (2007). Communication Quarterly, 55(1), 79-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/01463370600998715