Interpersonal Messages

Interpersonal Messages, 4th Edition, by Joseph A. DeVito, is a textbook designed for courses in interpersonal communication. The volume establishes a foundation in communication concepts and presents practical strategies for developing relationship skills.

The text focuses on building competencies across personal, social, and professional settings. Among its topics, the text examines emotional messages, addressing principles of emotional expression alongside emotional competence in expressing feelings and responding to others.

For the 2017 edition, the textbook incorporated updated research alongside revised examples, photographs, and cartoons to support student engagement and learning.