Family Communication

Chris Segrin is Steve and Nancy Lynn Professor of Communication and Communication Department head at The University of Arizona. His research is on interpersonal relationships and mental health and can be found in journals such as Human Communication Research, Communication Monographs, Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Family Relations, Journal of Family Psychology, and Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. This research has been funded by the American Cancer Society, The National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Nursing Research, and the Livestrong Foundation.Jeanne Flora is Professor of Communication Studies at New Mexico State University. Her research and teaching focuses on interpersonal and family relationships, with an emphasis on relationship development and maintenance. Her research can be found in journals such as the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Journal of Family Psychology, Journal of Family Communication, and Human Communication Research.

• Part I: Introducing Family Communication and Basic Family Processes 1. Defining Family Communication and Family Functioning 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Family Communication 3. Family Discourse and Identity: Stories, Secrets, and Rituals 4. Family Communication Patterns and Processes: Power, Decision Making, and Conflict Part II: Communication in Family Subsystems 5. Romantic Relationship Development and Mate Selection 6. Marriage and Committed Relationships 7. Parent-Child Communication 8. Sibling Communication 9. Extended Family Relationships Part III: Communication during Family Stress 10. Models of Family Stress and Coping 11. Normative and Nonnormative Family Stressors 12. Divorce 13. Renegotiating Family Communication: Remarriage and Stepfamilies Part IV: Family Interaction, Health, and Well-Being 14. Family Interaction and Mental Health 15. Family Interaction and Physical Health 16. Family Violence and Abuse

“This book needs to be on the shelf of all family scholars—students, instructors, professionals alike. It is a go-to sourcebook that has synthesized decades of past and present interdisciplinary theory and research about family interaction.”Alesia Woszidlo, University of Kansas, USA“Segrin and Flora have produced a stellar volume that is both comprehensive and interdisciplinary. A 'must adopt' for anyone teaching family communication.”Brian Ogolsky, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA“Segrin and Flora have done it again by assembling a comprehensive collection of the most prominent and contemporary family communication concepts. The authors provide thought-provoking explanations, witty concrete examples, and a constant awareness of multiple perspectives when approaching everyday family communication processes.”Stephen M. Kromka, The University of Tampa, USA"Segrin and Flora offer a comprehensive, up-to-date review of research on family communication that is engaging and eminently readable. They masterfully translate complex theories into clear, thought­provoking prose. They bring sophisticated concepts to life using interesting examples that students will see as both timely and relevant."Anita L. Vangelisti, The University of Texas at Austin, USA