Family Communication

Erscheinungsjahr 2004
ISBN: 978-0-8058-4798-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 504 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

Reihe: Routledge Communication Series

This advanced text carefully examines state-of-the-art research and theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, authors Chris Segrin and Jeanne Flora focus on classic theories and research findings that have influenced and revolutionized the way scholars conceptualize family interaction. Showing that answers to many questions about family communication can be found in current scientific research, the book introduces readers to fundamental issues in the study of family communication; explores what is known about communication in different types of families and family relationships; and examines problematic issues in family communication.

Family Communication offers a thorough and up-to-date presentation of scientific research in family communication for students and teachers of family communication, as well as professionals who work with families. Undergraduate readers will find the text to be accessible, engaging andeasy to understand while graduate students and professionals will utilize the work as a comprehensive reference to classic and contemporary research on family communication and relationships.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Segrin, Chris

Flora, Jeanne

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Familienpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Medienpsychologie, Kommunikationspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften Verbale & Nonverbale Kommunikationsprozesse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents: Preface. Part I: Introducing Family Communication and Basic Family Processes. Defining Family Communication and Family Functioning. Theoretical Perspectives on Family Communication. Family Interaction Patterns: Norms and Networks, Routines and Rituals, Stories and Secrets. Family Interaction Processes: Power, Decision Making, Conflict, and Intimacy. Part II: Communication in Family Subsystems. Courtship and Mate Selection. Marriage and Intimate Partnerships. Parent-Child Communication. Sibling and Extended Family Relationships. Part III: Communication During Family Stress. Models of Family Stress and Coping. Normative and Nonnormative Family Stressors. Divorce. Renegotiating Family Communication: Remarriage and Stepfamilies. Part IV: Family Interaction, Health, and Well-Being. Family Interaction and Mental Health. Family Interaction and Physical Health. Family Violence and Abuse. Improving Family Communication and Family Relationships.