It is probably a gross understatement to say that the inner workings of marital and family life
hold a fascination for most people. Given this intrinsic interest in the topic, it is not surprising …

This chapter overviews social-scientific family communication research. Particular emphasis
is given to empirical research designed to test theoreticallyderived hypotheses and to …

Family communication has become an increasingly identifiable field of study within the
communication discipline. Still, the roots of family communication are highly interdisciplinary …

A review of theoretical perspectives across the broad spectrum of family communication is
quite useful. Continuing investigations may test theory, be guided by theory, or may …

This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

The most common reason for which people seek professional help is relationship problems
(Veroff, Kulka, & Douvan, 1981), and poor communication is the relationship problem most …

The field of family studies is a complicated entity, intersecting numerous disciplines and
areas of inquiry. As Stephen (2001) states,“the study of intimacy, courtship, marriage and …

Family systems theory, often referred to as family process theory, is one offshoot of General
Systems Theory (GST). General Systems Theory (GST) falls under an organicism worldview …

Engaging Theories in Family Communication, Second Edition delves deeply into the key
theories in family communication, focusing on theories originating both within the …

Family communication has been an enduring interest for interpersonal communication
scholars; indeed, every Handbook of Interpersonal Communication has included a chapter …