Includes bibliographical references (p. 394-425) and indexes.
Contents:
Introduction to the family -- Framework for family communication -- Family theories -- Communication patterns and the creation of family meanings -- Symbolic meanings and relational maintenance: family rituals, currencies, and stories -- Intimacy and closeness within families -- Communication and family roles and types -- Power, influence, and decision making -- Communication and family conflict -- Communication and family stress: developmental issues -- Family communication and unpredictable stress -- Contextual dimensions of family communication -- Improving family communication.
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