Parents, Children, and Communication: Frontiers of Theory and Research (Routledge Communication Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805816054 ISBN 13: 9780805816051

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

This is the first edited volume in the communication field to examine parent-child interaction. It creates a framework for future research in this growing area -- family communication, and more specifically, parent-child communication -- and also suggests new areas of communication research among parents and children -- cultural, work-related, taboo topics, family sex discussions, conflict, and abuse. Chapter authors provide thorough coverage of theoretical approaches, new methods, and emerging contexts including lesbian/gay parent-child relationships. In so doing, they bring a communication perspective to enduring problems of discipline, adolescent conflict, and physical child abuse.

The text highlights various methodological approaches -- both quantitative and qualitative -- including conversation analysis, grounded theory, participant-observation, and phenomenological interviewing of children. It also introduces and surveys various theoretical approaches -- general systems, developmental, cultural, and intergenerational transmission.

About this title

About the Author

Thomas J. Socha, Glen H. Stamp

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805816054
• ISBN 13: 9780805816051
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Socha Thomas J., Stamp Glen H.