Concept information
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communication and media studies
communication studies
communication theory
interpersonal concepts
Preferred term
rules theories
Definition
- A rule is a prescription that indicates what behavior is obligated, prohibited, or preferred in a given context. Rules facilitate the process of communication and make symbolic interactions meaningful. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Rules Theories]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/rules_theories
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