Description
Book SynopsisFeatures traditional as well as emerging diverse family types in the application and analysis of communication theories and concepts. From acknowledging the influence of family diversity to exploring the challenges presented by new technologies, this text provides a framework for describing, analysing and strategizing for effective communication.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 - What Is Family Communication?
- Chapter 2 - What Is 'Family'?: Exploring Diverse Family Types
- Chapter 3 - Why Does My Family Communicate This Way?: Theories of Family Communication
- Chapter 4 - Games Families Play: Power and Discipline in the Family Dynamic
- Chapter 5 - Dark Side of Family Communication: Conflict and Violent Communication in Families
- Chapter 6 - Culture and Family Communication
- Chapter 7 - Let's Talk About Stress: Family Responses to Challenging Situations
- Chapter 8 - Technology and the Family
- Chapter 9 - Balancing Work and Family
- Chapter 10 - What's Next in Family Communication Research?
