When a child dies, the parents must address the changes in their relationship as well as the
way that these changes affect their individual adjustment. These two perspectives are …

Our basic premise remains the same—communication processes create and reflect family
systems and family identity. Relying on a range of theoretical perspectives, we examine the …

From the disciplinary perspective of communication studies, we review theory and research
in family communication, including a brief history of the family communication field; the …

OBJECTIVES: to describe the grief of mothers and fathers and its influence on their
relationships after the loss of a stillborn baby. DESIGN: a postal questionnaire at three …

The current study examined the memorable messages first-generation college students
received from their parents about family. Accordingly, first-generation college students …

The number of parents who have lost their only child (PLOCs) has increased annually with
the implementation of the birth control policy in mainland China. This study aimed to …

Within Western cultural traditions, the idea that parents should talk about the death of their
child with each other is deeply rooted. However, across bereaved parent couples there are …

Objective The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the impact of
miscarriage on the couple relationship, particularly lived experiences related to partners' …

This study examines bereaved parents' experiences of supportive and unsupportive
communication using the optimal matching model of stress and social support (Cutrona & …

In bereavement literature, the significance of open communication within the family is often
highlighted. However, in recent years, scholars have noticed the complexity of grief …