This review article examines what is known about estrangement between parents and adult
children in terms of definition, prevalence, causes, and consequences. Estrangement has …

The purpose of this essay is to illustrate the opportunity communication scholars have in
defining and illuminating the process of family distancing. With this in mind, we begin by …

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 …

Objective To analyze the prevalence and predictors of children's estrangement from
noncoresident biological mothers and fathers during young and middle adulthood …

A constructivist grounded theory of family distancing emerged from the narrative accounts of
52 adult children in the process of estrangement from their parents. The grounded theory …

Families We Keep is a surprising look at the life-long bonds between LGBTQ adults and
their parents. Alongside the importance of “chosen families” in the queer community, Rin …

In Spring 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced unexpected transitions for college
students and their families. Informed by Relational Turbulence Theory, we examined …

Many LGBTQ adults have ongoing relationships with their parents that are ambivalent,
typified by both solidarity (eg, frequent contact, emotional or financial exchange) as well as …

This study examined communication apprehension within parent–child relationships as a
function of parental alienation and self-esteem. We posited that parental alienation in …

Framed in the uncertainty literature, the present study explores the uncertainty issues and
management practices of adult children who are in the estrangement process with their …