Engaging Theories in Family Communication : Multiple Perspectives (Hardcover, 2 ed)

Contributor Bios Preface- Dawn O. Braithwaite, Elizabeth A. Suter, andKory Floyd Chapter 1: Introduction: The Landscape of Meta-Theory and Theory in Family Communication Research Dawn O. Braithwaite, Elizabeth A. Suter, andKory Floyd Chapter 2: Affection Exchange Theory: A Bio-Evolutionary Look at Affectionate Communication Kory Floyd, Colin Hesse, andMark Alan Generous Chapter 3: Appraisal Theories of Emotion: How Families Understand and Communicate Their Feelings Sandra Metts Chapter 4: Attachment Theory in Families: The Role of Communication Laura K. Guerrero Chapter 5: Attribution Theory: Who’s at Fault in Families? Valerie Manusov Chapter 6: Communicated Narrative Sense-Making Theory: Linking Storytelling and Well-Being Jody Koenig Kellas Chapter 7: Communication Accommodation Theory and Communication Theory of Identity: Theories of Communication and Identity Jordan Solizand Colleen Warner Colaner Chapter 8: Communication Privacy Management Theory: Understanding Families Sandra Petronio Chapter 9: Communication Theory of Resilience: Enacting Adaptive-Transformative Processes When Families Experience Loss and Disruption P.M. Buzzanell Chapter 10: Critical Feminist Family Communication Theories: Gender, Power, and Praxis Patricia J. Sotirinand Laura L. Ellingson Chapter 11: Dyadic Power Theory: Dominance and Power in Family Communication Norah E. Dunbarand Aubrie Adams Chapter 12: Facework Theory: Performing Familial Roles in Everyday Interactions M. Chad McBride Chapter 13: Family Communication Patterns Theory: A Grand Theory of Family Communication Ascan F. Koerner, Paul Schrodt, andMary Anne Fitzpatrick Chapter 14: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: A Framework for Understanding Family Conflict Loreen N. Olsonand Annalisa Donahey Chapter 15: General Systems Theory: A Compelling View of Family Life Christina G. Yoshimuraand Kathleen M. Galvin Chapter 16: Intersectionality: (Re)Considering Family Communication from Within the Margins April L. Few-Demo, Julia Moore, andShadee Abdi Chapter 17: Language Convergence/Meaning Divergence Theory: Creating Conflict Through Misunderstandings Debbie S. Doughtery Chapter 18: Multiple Goals Theories: Motivations for Family Interactions and Relationships Steven R. Wilsonand John P. Caughlin Chapter 19: Narrative Performance Theory: Making Stories, Doing Family Kristin M. Langellierand Eric E. Peterson Chapter 20: Necessary Convergence Communication Theory: Submission and Power in Family Communication Michelle Miller-Day Chapter 21: Negotiated Morality Theory: How Family Communication Shapes Our Values Vincent R. Waldronand Douglas L. Kelley Chapter 22: Relational Dialectics Theory: Realizing the Dialogic Potential of Family Communication Elizabeth A. Suterand Leah M. Seurer Chapter 23: Relational Turbulence Theory: Understanding Family Communication During Times of Change Leanne K. Knobloch, Denise Haunani Solomon, Jennifer A. Theiss, and Rachel M. McLaren Chapter 24: Social Construction Theory: Communication Co-Creating Families Dawn O. Braithwaite, Elissa Foster, and Karla M. Bergen Chapter 25: Social Exchange Theory: A Cost-Benefit Approach to Relationships Laura Stafford Chapter 26: Social Learning Theory: An Emphasis on Modeling in Parent-Child Relationships Alesia Woszidloand Adrianne Kunkel Chapter 27: Structuration Theory: Applications for Family Communication Kristen Norwoodand Paaige K. Turner Chapter 28: The Theory of Natural Selection: An Evolutionary Approach to Family Communication Kory Floyd, Dana R. Dinsmore, and Corey A. Pavlich Chapter 29: Theory of Resilience and Relational Load (TRRL): Understanding Families as Systems of Stress and Calibration Tamara D. Afifiand Kathryn Harrison Chapter 30: Uses and Gratifications Theory: Considering Media Use in the Context of Family Communication Jeffrey T. Childand Paul Haridakis