My research is focused on intergroup communication processes: Specific areas of interest include Intergroup theory (including Social Identity Theory) as applied to all realms of communication, Intergenerational communication (including grandparent-grandchild relationships), and intergroup contact.

A lot of my recent work has focused on intergroup contact. Here’s a link to a paper on contact theory which outlines what I call the “contact space.”

A large number of pdf’s of my published papers can be found here.

A complete vita is available here.

Any questions about my research, please email me: jharwood@u.arizona.edu

I have published a book on communication and aging, and co-edited two books on intergroup communication. Click on the book covers for details.