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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 | |
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