Family Communication (Paperback, 4 ed)

Part I: Introducing Family Communication and Basic Family Processes??1. Defining Family Communication and Family Functioning? 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Family Communication? 3. Family Discourse and Identity: Stories, Secrets, and Rituals? 4. Family Communication Patterns and Processes: Power, Decision Making, and Conflict??Part II: Communication in Family Subsystems??5. Romantic Relationship Development and Mate Selection? 6. Marriage and Committed Relationships? 7. Parent-Child Communication? 8. Sibling Communication? 9. Extended Family Relationships??Part III:? Communication during Family Stress??10. Models of Family Stress and Coping? 11. Normative and Nonnormative Family Stressors? 12. Divorce? 13. Renegotiating Family Communication: Remarriage and Stepfamilies??Part IV: Family Interaction, Health, and Well-Being??14. Family Interaction and Mental Health? 15. Family Interaction and Physical Health? 16. Family Violence and Abuse