Parents Children and Communication

<p>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. <br><br> 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.</p>