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CONFLICT IN THE FAMILY: HURTFUL MESSAGES

Chair: Sandra Petronio, Wayne State University

• "Hurting the Ones You Love: Examining the Approach-Avoid Tendency and the Love-Hurt Cycle in Families." Stacy L. Young, California State University, Long Beach
• "Divorcing Partners Perceptual Accuracy of Compliance-Gaining Message Use." Jill E. Rudd, Cleveland State University, Sally M. Vogl-Bauer, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Larry A. Erbert, Cleveland State University
• "An Analysis of Verbal Aggression in Sibling Relationships." Shannon Brogan, West Virginia University
• "When Disagreement Produces Family Conflict: An Analysis and Model," Lois Hinkle, West Virginia University

Respondent: Kory Floyd, Clevelnad State University

DAUGHTERS AND THEIR PARENTS: WORKING IT OUT IN THE MEDIA AND AT HOME

Chair: Kelly J. Fudge Albada, East Carolina University

• "Family Communication, Self Efficacy and Adolescent Risk Behavior: Saving Our Daughters, One Girl at a Time." Joy Koesten, University of Kansas, Katherine I. Miller, Texas A&M University, Mary Lee Hummert, University of Kansas
• "Mother as a Tireless Negotiator: The Dynamics of a Mother-Adolescent Daughter Relationship in Dating Negotiations." Alla V. Yelyseieva, Georgetown University
• "Father-Daughter Relationships in Disney's Animated Family Blockbuster Films." Scarlet L. Wynns, American University, Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• "Family Yin/Yang: A Dialectical Perspective on the Mother-Adolescent Daughter Relationship." Barbara A. Penington, University of Wisconsin

Respondent: Michelle A. Miller-Day, Penn State University

CROSSING THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN FAMILY AND WORK

Chair: Lynne M. Webb, University of Arkansas

• "Relating Long Distance: A Preliminary Examination of the Communicative Strategies Used by Commuter Couples." Kara C. Heinrichs, University of Denver
• "Working Mothers/Mothers Working: A Critical Standpoint on Family and Work," Bonnie S. Farley-Lucas, Southern Connecticut State University
• "The Problem of Employed Mothers and the Role of Husbands' Supportive Communication Practices." Michele C. Rees Edwards, Robert Morris College, Susan L. Kline, Ohio State University
• "What We Talk about When We Talk about Work and Family: A Discourse Analysis of Conversational Accounts by Working Parents." Annis G. Golden, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Respondent: Kerry L. Egdorf, Marquette University

ENGAGING "ANOTHER" DISCIPLINE: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH NOTED RESEARCHER JOHN GOTTMAN

Chair: Nancy J. Eckstein, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Panelist: John Gottman, University of Washington

Respondents: Dawn O. Braithwaite, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
                Nancy J. Eckstein, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
                Sandra Petronio, Wayne State University
                Eileen Berlin Ray, Cleveland State University
                Michael E. Roloff, Nortwestern University
                Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University
                Julia T. Wood, University of North Carolina

INTEGRATING DIVERSITY INTO FAMILY COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

Sponsor: Family Communication Division

Chairs: Rebecca Dumlao, East Carolina University
                Kelly J. Fudge Albada, East Carolina University
          "Communication and Family Culture." Alan L. Sillars, University of Montana

Respondents: Alan L. Sillars, University of Montana
                Thomas J. Socha, Old Dominion University
                Lynne M. Webb, University of Arkansas
                Rhunette C. Diggs, Denison University
                Renee A. Botta, Cleveland State University
                Jill E. Rudd, Cleveland State University
                Margaret Cavin, Biola University
                Jose Cabrera, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
                Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University

Participants will respond to Alan Sillars' article Comunication and Family Culture and then discuss ways to make family communication research better reflect the differing compositions and ethnic/cultural backgrounds of contemporary families.

COMMUNICATION AND THE CORPORATE COLONIZATION OF THE FAMILY

Sponsor: Family Communication Division

Chair: Patricia J. Sotirin, Michigan Tech University

Panelists: Patrice M. Buzzanell, Purdue University
                Patricia J. sotirin, Michigan Tech University
                Patricia A. Sullivan, SUNY, New Paltz
                Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University
                Katherine Rosback, Purdue University

During this session, we explore ways corporate logics are insinuated into domestic arrangements and practices. Our common inspiration is a recent Oprah Winfrey show entitled "How to Build a Family Team." In it, Family Manager Kathy Peel advised to adopt a corporate team-building strategy to ensure that households run with cooperation and efficiency. Peel's advice illustrates what Deetz (1992) has referred to as the "corporate colonization of the lifeworld." Panelists will use selections from the show as a departure point for discussing implications of using corporate metaphors to frame family communication

CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY: THE INTERSECTION OF BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH

Chair: Tanya L. Afifi, Penn State University

• "An Ethnographic Examination of Mother-Youth Communication During Mother's Transition from 'Stay-at-Home Mom' to 'Working Mom'." Michelle A. Miller-Day, Penn State University
• "The Health Scripts Inventory: Tests for Validity and Reliability." Kandi L. Walker, University of Louisville, Patrick C. Hughes, University of Denver
• "Predicting Safer Sex Talk: The Role of Parent-Adolescent Sex Communication." Tanya L. Afifi, Penn State University

Respondents: Roxanne Parrott, University of Georgia
                Mark Greenberg, Penn State University
                Nancy G. Harrington, University of Kentucky
                Nathaniel Riggs, Penn State University

THE MARITAL DYAD: COMMUNICATING SATISFACTION, COMMITMENT AND EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIVENESS

Chair: Barbara A. Penington, University of Wisconsin

• "Marital Satisfaction and Support Giving as a Function of Attributional Confidence." Theodore A. Avtgis, St. Johns University
• "'Express More than Your Spouse, Be Happy!'" Expressive Communication as a Predictor of One's Own Marital Satisfaction." Sherilyn R. Marrow-Ferguson, University of Northern Colorado, Paul L. Yelsma, Western Michigan University, Joseph Kayany, Western Michigan University
• "Satisfaction and Affective Orientation in Interpersonal Relationships." Melanie Booth-Butterfield, West Virginia University, Stephen D. Hinkle, West Virginia University, Steven Booth-Butterfield, Health Communication Research, NIOSH
• "Putting the Relationship Back into Relationship Commitment: A Communication Model of the Construction-Reconstruction of Commitment in Marriages." Daniel J. Weigel, University of Nevada, Deborah S. Ballard-Reisch, University of Nevada, Reno, Colleen Murray, University of Nevada
• "The Parent-Child Relationship as a Correlate of Satisfaction with the Marital Relationship." Nicole A. Wendel, University of Oklahoma

FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF GENDER

Chair: Sally M. Vogl-Bauer, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

• "'Hey, I'm the Coach's Wife, not the Team Mom': Mother's Role in the Little League Family's Ritual Performance of Gender." Kimberly D. Golombisky, University of South Florida
• "The Role of Parental Verbal Messages and Family Demography in the Socialization of Gender Roles." Jennifer M. Heisler, Michigan State University, Kelly Morrison, Michigan State University
• "Femininity and the Double Burden: Dialogues with Mothers and Daughters on the Socialization of Russian Daughters into Womanhood." Natalia Roudakova, Stanford University, Deborah S. Ballard-Reisch, University of Nevada, Reno

Respondent: Richard L. West, University of Southern Maine

FAMILIES AND WORK: ENGAGING AND EMERGING METAPHORS FOR A MULTIPHRENIC WORLD

Chair: Jane E. Jorgenson, University of South Florida

• "Garage Sale Mommas: Improvising Family Needs." Angela Marie Day, University of South Florida
• "Metaphors of Me: Women's Search for Identity Through Stories of Life, Love, and Work." Bethany Crandell Goodier, University of South Florida
• "Identity Work for Today's 'Enfamilied Employee'." Kimberly D. Weller Gregory, University of South Florida
• "Performing Feminine Styles of Leadership: Monitoring, Mentoring, Memory, and Metaphors." William Jay Baglia, University of South Florida

Respondent: Janet Yerby, Central Michigan University

FAMILY NARRATIVES: MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

Chair: Chad S. Thilborger, St. Louis University

• "An Analysis of Children's Storytelling and Performance in Conversation." Angela S. Jacobs, Southern Illinois University
• "Learning from a Child's Truths: The Impact of Parent-Child Interactions on Adult Development." Mary Eileen Smith, University of Texas, Austin
• "'Mom Wasn't the Marrying Type. . .': Using Family Stories to Examine the Intergenerational Transmission of Relationship Commitment Attitudes." Kymberly K. Bennett, University of Nevada, Daniel J. Weigel, University of Nevada, Deborah S. Ballard-Reisch, University of Nevada, Reno
• "Mapping the Journey: A Narrative Study of the Transition to Adoptive Parenthood." Linda D. Manning, University of Denver

NEGOTIATING "DIFFICULT" FAMILY CONVERSATIONS: THE INTERACTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF FAMILY"

Chair: Bryan K. Crow, Southern Illinois University

• "Owning and Updating News Regarding Family Cancer." Wayne A. Beach, San Diego State University
• "The Discursive Negotiation of Social Support in Troubles Talk Conversations." Daena J. Goldsmith, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, Virginia M. McDermott, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
• "Investigating Misunderstandings Within Families." Anita M. Pomerantz, SUNY, Albany

Respondent: Shirley A. Staske, Eastern Illinois University

TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL: AN ANALYSIS OF OPENNESS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Chair: Roberta A. Davilla, University of Northern Iowa

• "Open Communication Under Fire: The Effects of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Teens Discussing Sexuality with Parents and Professionals." Scott D. Gratson, University of Denver
• "I'd Rather Not Talk About It: Adolescents' and Young Adults' Use of Topic Avoidance in Stepfamilies." Tamara D. Golish, Luther College, John P. Caughlin, University of Illinois
• "Family Communication Patterns and Sibling Self-Disclosure as Predictors of Sibling Closeness." Judith L. Weiner, Penn State University
• "Satisfying Communication with Spouses and Co-Workers: Motives, Perceived Understanding, Trust and Self-Disclosure (Work)." Carolyn M. Anderson, University of Akron, Matthew M. Martin, West Virginia University

Respondent: Nancy A. Burrell, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

TOP FOUR PAPERS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Chair: Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University

• "Criteria for Revealing Family Secrets." Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas, Austin, John P. Caughlin, University of Illinois, Lindsay M. Timmerman, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
• "Affection Received from Fathers as a Predictor of Men's Affection with Their Own Sons: Tests of the Modeling and Compensation Hypotheses." Kory Floyd, Cleveland State University, Mark T. Morman, Baylor University, Larry A. Erbert, Cleveland State University
• "The Exploration and Implications of Health-Related Talk in Marriage: The Identification of Health Identity Scripts." Kandi L. Walker, University of Louisville, Fran Dickson, University of Denver
• "The Long-Term Effects of Relational Maintenance: Assessing the Relationship Between Maintenance Behaviors and Marital Satisfaction after One Year." Daniel J. Weigel, University of Nevada, Reno, Deborah S. Ballard-Reisch, University of Nevada, Reno

Respondent: Thomas J. Socha, Old Dominion University

CONFLICT AND CONTROL IN THE FAMILY: PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Chair: Anne E, Lucchetti, Texas Christian University

• "Conflict Management for Parents of Teens: Training in Relational Dynamics," Cynthia Burggraf Torppa, Ohio State University Extension
• "Communicating Disappointment as a Dimension of Parental Psychological Control." Michelle A. Miller-Day, Penn State University, Josephine W, Lee, Penn State University
• "The Everyday Interaction Rules of Young Adult Siblingship: Focus on Conflict and Dealing with Parents." Lisa A, Roghaar, University of Texas, Austin
• "An Investigation of Taking Conflict Personally and Relational Maintenance Strategies for Parents and Their Adult Children." Dale Hample, Western Illinois University, Judith M. Dallinger, Western Illinois University

Respondent: Fran Dickson, University of Denver

FAMILY COMMUNICATION DIVISION POSTER SESSION

Sponsors: Poster Session
                Family Communication Division

31. "Parental Television Mediation Amongst Christians: Exploring the Possibilities of Influence." Raymond DS Anderson, Regent University

32. "The Influence of Saliency and Family Communication Patterns on Adolescent Perceptions of Adolescent and Parent Conflict Management Strategies." Jason S. Wrench, West Virginia University, Deborah S. McGee, Louisiana Tech University

BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT PROCESSES IN FAMILIES CREATED THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION

Chair: Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University

• "International Adoption: Beginning the Process of Incorporating a New Child and a New Culture." Linda D. Manning, University of Denver
• "How Can That Be Your Family Picture? Korean Adoptees' Communication Encounters While Moving Outside the Family/Community Circle." Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University, Kara Mae-Youn Wilkinson, Syracuse University
• "Between Two Worlds: Increased Korean Contacts and Their Impact on Korean Adoptees' Identity." Jeanne M. Elmhorst, T-VI Community College
• "International Adoption and Borderline Personality: Two Strikes and You're Out?" Paul Arntson, Northwestern University

Respondent: Susan R. Wilson, Stetson University

CULTURAL VARIATION IN THE FAMILY PROFILES OF THE UNITED STATES: EXAMINING STYLES OF COMMUNICATION

Chair: Archana D. Shankar, University of Northern Iowa

• "Family Communication Patterns in Austria." Susan R. Wilson, Stetson University
• "African-Immigrant Family and Their U.S. Born Children." Aje-Ori Agbese, University of Northern Iowa
• "The Asian Indian Family in the United States." Archana D. Shankar, University of Northern Iowa