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Walburg, V., Friederich, F., & Callahan, S. (2014). Embarrassment and modesty feelings during pregnancy, childbirth and follow-up care: A qualitative approach. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 32, 126-136. doi:10.1080/02646838.2013.860518 [new] [added September 22, 2014]

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Withers, L. A. (2002). To err is human: Embarrassment, communication apprehension, attachment, and attribution styles. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Withers, L. A. (2002, March). To err is human: Embarrassment, communication apprehension, and attachment types. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western States Communication Association, Long Beach, CA.

Withers, L. A., & Sheehan, M., & Buck, R. (2000, August). Fear, embarrassment, attachment, and coping in a public speaking context. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Research on Emotions, Quebec City, Canada.

Withers, L. A., Sheehan, M., & Buck, R. (2001, May). Seeing red: Embarrassment, attachment, and competence in a public speaking context. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Washington, D.C.

Withers, L. A., Sheehan, M. A., & Buck, R. (2004, November). Still seeing red: Embarrassment, attachment, and competence in a public speaking context. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

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Withers, L. A., & Sherblom, J. C. (1999, February). Awkward interaction or social evaluation: A comparison of the assumptions and implications of embarrassment typologies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Withers, L. A., & Sherblom, J. C. (2008). Embarrassment: The communication of an awkward actor anticipating a negative evaluation. Human Communication, 11, 241 – 260.

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Wright, D., & West, P. (1999). Poor recall, misunderstandings and embarrassment: Interpreting discrepancies in young men's reported heterosexual behaviour. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 1, 55-78.

Wright, T. J. (1996). Afrikan American face-saving strategies in friendship embarrassing situations: A qualitative study. (Unpublished master's thesis). Callifornia State University, Fullerton, CA.

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