Howie Giles

Howard Giles is an Honorary Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland. His research focuses on intergroup communication dynamics, particularly through Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), examining language use in aging, healthcare, cross-cultural contexts, and criminology. His work bridges social psychology and communication studies.

Key research areas include:

• Intergroup communication and CAT applications
• Language attitudes and processing fluency
• Aging and intergenerational communication
• Healthcare professional-patient interactions
• Policing and law enforcement communication
• Cross-cultural interviewing methodologies

Recent publications explore CAT’s role in Spanish language education, police-community relations in the US, emotional labor in safety-net healthcare, and qualitative research methods in multicultural settings. His work continues to evolve CAT frameworks while addressing contemporary issues like racial justice, police reform, and healthcare disparities.