
Family Communication Patterns and Influences
Explore the intricate dynamics of family communication, including the transactional process, social construction, communication patterns, supporting functions, and family of origin influences. Discover how verbal and nonverbal symbols shape relationships and boundaries within families.
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Family Communication: Cohesion and Change, 10thedition Chapter 2: What is Family Communication?
The Transactional Process Communication is symbolic Verbal/nonverbal Objects/images Transactional Sending/Receiving Cultural and social contexts Negotiate meanings Content & relationship levels
Social Construction & CO-creating Family Relationships Discourse dependent families Internal/external boundary management
Communication Patterns and Processes Circumplex Model Cohesion Adaptability/flexibility Conversation orientation Conformity orientation Pluralistic Consensual Protective Laissez-faire
Supporting Functions Images Metaphors Themes Boundaries Permeable/flexible vs. rigid Biosocial issues Position oriented Person oriented
Family of Origin Influences Multigenerational transmission Gender roles Patterns of closeness/distance Conflict patterns Boundary management practices Resilience Ethnic heritages Cultural factors Biological/genetic influences