Family Communication
New York: Routledge, 2nd ed. (2011), x, 492 pp.
Contains illustrations, bibliogr. pp. 389-462, index
Series: Communication Series
ISBN 978-0-415-87634-6 (pbk); 978-1-135-15993-1 (ebook)
Other editions: 1st ed. 2004; 3rd ed. 2019
"Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the-art research and theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, it focuses on classic theories and research findings that have influenced and revolutionized the way scholars conceptualize family interaction." (Publisher description)
I. INTRODUCING FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND BASIC FAMILY PROCESSES
1 Defining Family Communication and Family Functioning, 3
2 Theoretical Perspectives on Family Communication, 25
3 Family Interaction Patterns: Norms and Networks, Routines and Rituals, Stories and Secrets, 45
4 Family Interaction Processes: Power, Decision Making, and Conflict, 67
II. COMMUNICATION IN FAMILY SUBSYSTEMS
5 Courtship and Mate Selection, 91
6 Marriage and Intimate Partnerships, 116
7 Parent - Child Communication, 142
8 Sibling Communication, 166
9 Extended Family Relationships, 183
III. COMMUNICATION DURING FAMILY STRESS
10 Models of Family Stress and Coping, 205
11 Normative and Nonnormative Family Stressors, 226
12 Divorce, 247
13 Renegotiating Family Communication: Remarriage and Stepfamilies, 268
IV. FAMILY INTERACTION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING
14 Family Interaction and Mental Health, 295
15 Family Interaction and Physical Health, 320
16 Family Violence and Abuse, 345
17 Improving Family Communication and Family Relationships, 370
1 Defining Family Communication and Family Functioning, 3
2 Theoretical Perspectives on Family Communication, 25
3 Family Interaction Patterns: Norms and Networks, Routines and Rituals, Stories and Secrets, 45
4 Family Interaction Processes: Power, Decision Making, and Conflict, 67
II. COMMUNICATION IN FAMILY SUBSYSTEMS
5 Courtship and Mate Selection, 91
6 Marriage and Intimate Partnerships, 116
7 Parent - Child Communication, 142
8 Sibling Communication, 166
9 Extended Family Relationships, 183
III. COMMUNICATION DURING FAMILY STRESS
10 Models of Family Stress and Coping, 205
11 Normative and Nonnormative Family Stressors, 226
12 Divorce, 247
13 Renegotiating Family Communication: Remarriage and Stepfamilies, 268
IV. FAMILY INTERACTION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING
14 Family Interaction and Mental Health, 295
15 Family Interaction and Physical Health, 320
16 Family Violence and Abuse, 345
17 Improving Family Communication and Family Relationships, 370
