Dr. John Caughlin

Professor

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Biography

Professor Caughlin studies the connections between interpersonal communication and personal relational well-being. He is interested in understanding how people successfully manage the challenges of relationships, including the inevitable conflicts and health issues that partners encounter. His research suggests that effective communicators strategically choose their words and understand indicated meanings. The theme of his work involves recognizing the factors from multiple people’s perspectives and contexts that contribute to or undermine relational well-being. Additionally, he explores how communication, especially when mediated by technology (e.g., texting), can both facilitate and interfere with relationships. Particularly, he examines the modes of communication used in contemporary contexts and how they relate to relational closeness.

Research Interests

Awards

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Honors Fellow

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Fellow

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NCA Bernard J. Brommel Award

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Arnold Beckman Research Award

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IARR Miller Award Early Career Achievement

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.