Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
About
His expertise is in interpersonal sexual communication and verbal and nonverbal signals. Specific topics include the Male Gaze, sexual self-disclosures, flirting/courtship, and perceptions of cheating. His work pays close attention to the interconnectedness of culture and interpersonal behavior to highlight the uniqueness of every individual, simultaneously noting the larger trends amongst populations through quantitative methods. He also investigates and workshops questions with peers and students on how to better understand nonverbal behavior in intimate and affectionate contexts.
Research interests
His expertise is in interpersonal sexual communication and verbal and nonverbal signals. Specific topics include the Male Gaze, sexual self-disclosures, flirting/courtship, and perceptions of cheating. His work pays close attention to the interconnectedness of culture and interpersonal behavior to highlight the uniqueness of every individual, simultaneously noting the larger trends amongst populations through quantitative methods. He also investigates and workshops questions with peers and students on how to better understand nonverbal behavior in intimate and affectionate contexts.
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Communication, University of Washington
… → 2023
MA, Communication, University of Kansas
… → 2016
BA, Communication, University of San Diego
… → 2014
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Haptic interactions: Connections between touch and emotion in relationships
Compton, B., 2024, Body language talks: Deeper than faces. Chadee, D. & Kostić, A. (eds.). Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Pelosi, Pointing, and Power: Assumptions about Dominance, Emotionality, and Gender within Media Discourse
Manusov, V. & Compton, B. L., 2023, In: Howard Journal of Communications. 34, 4, p. 422-441 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interpersonal Oculesics: Eye-Related Signals of Attraction, Interest, and Connection
Bowman, J. M. & Compton, B. L., Jan 1 2022, Nonverbal Communication in Close Relationships: What Words don’t tell us. Springer International Publishing, p. 1-23 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Predicting infidelity in non-heterosexual relationships
Compton, B. & Bowman, J. M., 2022, The Oxford handbook of infidelity. Oxford University Press, p. 172–192Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Perceived Cross-Orientation Infidelity: Heterosexual Perceptions of Same-Sex Cheating in Exclusive Relationships
Compton, B. L. & Bowman, J. M., Sep 19 2017, In: Journal of Homosexuality. 64, 11, p. 1469-1483 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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National Communication Association Nonverbal Division Emerging Scholar Award
Compton, B. (Recipient), 2020
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Department of Communication Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
Compton, B. (Recipient), 2021
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Nominee for Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Arts, Media, & Design
Compton, B. (Recipient), 2023
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Tolo Scholar, Mortar Board Alumni and Tolo Foundation Elizabeth Ayers Scholarship
Compton, B. (Recipient), 2023
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