Mark T. Morman (Ph.D. & M.A., University of Kansas; B.S., Southern Utah University) is associate professor of communication studies at Baylor University, where he serves as faculty advisor for the Lambda Pi Eta communication honor society.nbsp; His research focuses on affectionate communication within families and close relationships, and on persuasive messages relevant to mens health issues.nbsp; He has published several articles in both regional and national communication journals, is currently vice chair of the family communication division of the National Communication Association, and serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Family Communication and Journal of Social and Personal… Relationships .