Family Communication : Nurturing and Control in a Changing World (eBook)

Introduction
1. Introduction: Families, Communication, and Family Communication
Families
Communication
Family Communication
Why Communication is Central to Families
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
2. Family Forms in Our Changing Society
Introduction - The Family Context
Societal Influences on the Family Form
Family Forms
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
3. Theoretical Approaches to Understanding Communication in the Family
Introduction of Theory
Roles Theory
Family Systems Theory
Rules Theory
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
4. Forming the New Family Pairing - Two Become One
Social Psychological Bases of Attraction
Psycho-Analytic Bases of Attraction
Relational Stages of Development
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
5. Communication in the Newly Formed Family - Adding Children
The Effects of Pregnancy on Communication
Addition of the Child and Changes in Communication
Communication in Sibling Relationships
Adding Children Through Remarriage: Communication in the Step-Parent-Step-Child Relationship
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
6. Nurturing and Controlling Communication: Raising Socio-Emotionally and Intellectually Competent Children
Control - Providing Discipline and Guidance through Communication
Nurturing - Providing Support and Love
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Applications
7. Nurturing Communication in Marital Relationships: Encouraging Closeness, Stability, and Satisfaction through Communication
Introduction
Maintaining Closeness in Marital Relationships
The Communication of Closeness in the Marital Relationship
Factors Related to Marital Satisfaction which May Affect Marital Communication
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
8. Control in Marital Relationships and the Family
Introduction
The Nature of Conflict
Models of Conflict
Conflict Styles
Conflict Strategies (Interpersonal Influence Strategies)
The Nature of Violence
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application
9. Nurturing and Controlling Communication Surrounding Undesirable Behavior in the Family
Introduction
Undesirable Behavior in the Family
The Potential Role of Communication and Problematic Behavior in Families
Family Systems Theory
Coercion Theory
Inconsistent Nurturing as Control Theory
Key Terms
Questions for Application
10. Family Communication: Providing Nurturing and Control in a Changing World
Introduction - What We Have Learned
The Current Configuration of Families: Nurturing and Controlling Communication
Improving Family Communication
Summary
Key Terms
Questions for Application