Tara McManus (Communication Studies) published the article, "The moderating effects of goals and plans on received support during emerging adults’ conversations with friends," in Communication Quarterly. The study found that when seeking tangible support (such as asking for money or help with chores or other tasks) from friends, identifying your goals for that request conversation and creating a plan for how to make that request may help increase the tangible assistance and emotional support received, as well as satisfaction with the conversation.