David J. Roaché
Assistant Professor
Luter Hall 250
(757) 594-7528
david.roache@cnu.edu
Education
- Ph D in Interpersonal Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- MA in Interpersonal Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- BA in Communication, Aurora University
Teaching
Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Family Communication, Technologically-Mediated Communication and Relationships
Research
Interpersonal communication, Technologically-mediated communication, romantic relationships, family relationships, multimodality in close relationships, effects of mobile technology use on in-person interactions
Selected Accomplishments
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Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2025). Smartphones in Relational Conflicts: Examining When and How They Interfere. Southern Communication Journal. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2023). Needing space during lockdown: A longitudinal test of relational turbulence theory in the context of conversations about physical and emotional space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communication Research. Volume, 50. Issue, 8. Pages, 943-964. -
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
(2022). “You’re putting me at risk!”: A Case Study About COVID-19 Roommate Conflict. Kendall Hunt. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2021). Settling down without settling: Perceived changes in partner preferences in response to COVID-19. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2020). The presence of a mobile phone does not (necessarily) change the fundamental processes of face-to-face relational conflict. Human Communication and Technology. Volume, 1. Issue, 2. Pages, 36-59.