Parents, Children, and Communication: Frontiers of Theory and Research

By Thomas J. Socha

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805816054
• ISBN13: 9780805816051
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"