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Family Communication : Cohesion and Change
by Kathleen M. Galvin; Bernard J. BrommelEdition:
4th
ISBN13:
9780673996282
ISBN10:
067399628X
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Paperback
Pub. Date:
6/1/1996
Publisher(s):
Addison-Wesley
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Summary
"Family Communication: Cohesion and Change" examines the communication processes within families and how they affect and are affected by larger social systems. By viewing the family as a communication system with identifiable patterns, the authors encourage the reader to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interaction. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, "Family Communication: Cohesion and Change" emphasizes the diversity of today' s families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.
Table of Contents
| Preface | |
| Introduction to the Family Families: Definitional Issues Families: Current Status Conclusion | |
| Framework for Family Communication | |
| The Communication Process Communication Patterns and Family Functions | |
| A Framework for Examining Family Communication Conclusion | |
| In review | |
| Family Theories The Systems Perspective Social Constructionism and Symbolic Interaction Dialectical Theory Narrative Theory | |
| A Final Note | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Communication Patterns and the Creation of Family Meanings Relational Cultures` Communication Patterns | |
| That Influence Family Meanings | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Closeness and Intimacy within Families Relational Maintenance | |
| Rituals Relational Currencies | |
| Narratives Relationship Development and Intimacy Barriers to Intimacy | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Communication and Family Roles and Types Role Definition Specific | |
| Role Functions | |
| Role Appropriation Couple and Family Typologies | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Power, Influence and Decision Making Power Influence | |
| Decision Making | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Communication and Family Conflict | |
| The Process of Conflict Factors in Family | |
| Conflict | |
| Destructive Conflict | |
| Constructive Conflict | |
| Unresolved Conflict | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Communication and Family Stress: Developmental Issues | |
| Overview of Family Change | |
| Family Stages and Life Course Transitions between Stages | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Communication and Unpredictable Stress | |
| Unpredictable Stress and Family Coping Patterns Communication and Specific Crises | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Contextual Dimensions of Family Communication Factors of Family Context | |
| The Home World: Outside and Inside Family Fit and Environment | |
| Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Family Communication and Well-Being Family Communication and Health Perspectives on Well-Functioning Families Approaches for Improving Family Communication | |
| A Final Word Conclusion | |
| In Review | |
| Bibliography | |
| Name Index | |
| Subject Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
