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NCA Short Course

TEACHING THE COLLEGE COURSE IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION

This short course will enable teachers to develop a course in family communication or to add pedagogical approaches for teaching an existing course. Participants will develop a clear rationale for the family communication course and will practice and refine several teaching tools for highlighting some of the more innovative topics in the area of family communication; for example, storytelling, technology, religion, and violence. The course takes a hands-on approach to learning and there will be a great deal of interaction during the sessions.

Instructors: Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University; Richard West, University of Southern Maine

TOP PAPERS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION

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

• "Communicating in the Family: An Examination of the Relationship of Family Communication Climate and Interpersonal Communication Motives***." Carole A. Barbato, Kent State University, Elizabeth E. Graham, Ohio University, Elizabeth M. Perse, University of Delaware
• "Coping with Unfulfilled Standards in Romantic Relationships*." Alicia L. Alexander, University of Texas, Austin
• "Experiencing `Ambiguous Loss': An Examination of the Impact of a Premature Birth on the Communication Within One's Family." Kimberly A. Powell, Luther College, Tamara D. Golish, Penn State University
• "Stepchildren's Perceptions of the Contradictions of Blended Family Communication." Leslie A. Baxter, University of Iowa, Dawn O. Braithwaite, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Leah E. Bryant, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Amy E. Wagner, University of Iowa

Respondent: Fran Dickson, University of Denver

MULTIPLE APPROACHES TO STUDYING STORYTELLING IN AND ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Chair: Jody Koenig, University of Washington

• "Stories as Standards for Family Relationships." Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas, Austin
• "Storytelling Among Later-Life Married Couples." Fran Dickson, University of Denver
• "Interaction Processes in Jointly-Told Family Stories." Jody Koenig, University of Washington, April R. Trees, University of Colorado, Boulder
• "The Interactional Construction of Stories and Relationships: Storytelling in Relationships from a Conversation Analytic Perspective." Jenny S. Mandelbaum, Rutgers University
• "Relationship Stories in Classroom Discussion." Heidi L. Muller, University of Colorado, Boulder
• "Minding Mother: A Critical Autoethnography." Arthur P. Bochner, University of South Florida

FAMILY COMMUNICATION: IT ISN'T ALL PRETTY!

Chair: Maureen P. Keeley, Southwest Texas State University

• "Dysfunctions of Supportive Communication Revealed During the Long-Term Stress of Infertility." Maureen P. Keeley, Southwest Texas State University
• "The Darkside of Marriage: Managing Affairs and Other Betrayals of Trust." Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West, Vincent R. Waldron, Arizona State University West
• "Children are Family Communicators Too: What Kids Can Tell Us." Julie Yingling, Humboldt State University, Thomas J. Socha, Old Dominion University
• "What do You Want? Teens Unmet Expectations About the Parent-Child Relationship." Marcia D. Dixson, Indiana University-Purdue University, Suze Fair, Indiana University-Purdue University
• "Step-Child Adjustment into a Stepfamily After the Death of a Parent: A Pilot Study." Leah E. Bryant, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Respondent: Steve Duck, University of Iowa

SOCIALIZATION OF GENDER ATTITUDES

Chair: Maggie J. Pitts, Penn State University

• "In Search of Naunny's History: Reproducing Gender Ideology in Family Stories." Nick L. Trujillo, California State University, Sacramento
• "The Influence of Verbal and Nonverbal Parental Communication on Adolescents' Acceptance of Traditional Gender Attitudes." Jennifer M. Heisler, Michigan State University
• "A Second Look at the Second Shift: How the Dual Career Family is Doing Masculinity." Owen H. Lynch, Texas A&M University

Respondent: Ronald L. Jackson, Penn State University

INTEGRATING DIVERSITY INTO FAMILY COMMUNICATION RESEARCH, PART II: METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES

Chairs: Kelly J. Fudge Albada, North Carolina State University, Rebecca Dumlao, East Carolina University

Panelists: Thomas J. Socha, Old Dominion University
                Lynne M. Webb, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
                Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University
                Jill E. Rudd, Cleveland State University
                Rhunette C. Diggs, Denison University

Participants will contribute their creative ideas as well as their experiences in designing studies, recruiting participants and analyzing data. They will also describe their successes and failures in researching diverse families along with their perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches. Attendees are encouraged to bring their "raw" research ideas for one-on-one discussion with the experts.

FAMILY CHALLENGES: ABUSE, SUICIDE, AND ILLNESS

Chair: Mary Clair Morr, Arizona State University

• "Abuse by Any Other Name...:A Look at Definitional Issues Across Existing Constructs*." Wendy M. Morgan, Purdue University
• "The Interplay of Violence, Relationship Quality, Commitment, and Communication in Relationships: An Examination of the Dyad and the Family." Lori A. Byers, Spalding University, Carolyn K. Shue, Washburn University, Linda L. Marshall, University of North Texas
• "Family Communication, Intergenerational Conflict, and Elderly Women's Suicide in Japan: A Case Study*." Kimiko Akita, Ohio University
• "Minor Health Problems, Communication, and Marital Life Stages." Kandi L. Walker, University of Louisville
• "Exploring Information-Seeking on Internet Cancer Support Groups: A Family Network Perspective." Tamar Ginossar, University of New Mexico

Respondent: Donna R. Pawlowski, Creighton University

SATISFACTION AND IMPLICATIONS OF PARENT-YOUTH COMMUNICATION

Chair: Stacy L. Young, California State University, Long Beach

• "Correlates and Predictors of Parent-Child Satisfaction and Marital Satisfaction: Understanding the Connections Between Parent's Relationships with Their Children and with One Another." Nicole A. Wendel, University of Oklahoma
• "The Role of Communication in Meeting Adolescents' Relational Expectations About the Parent-Child Relationship: Satisfying Teenagers." Jackie Fisher, Miami University, Marcia D. Dixson, Indiana University-Purdue University
• "Comparison of Self-Reports of Inclusion in Parent-Adolescent Interaction." H. Paul LeBlanc III, University of Texas at San Antonio
• "Neither Friend nor Foe: An Examination of Teens' Computer Use." M. J. Land, Georgia College and State University

Respondent: Sandra Petronio, Wayne State University

WAYS OF INTERACTING: UNDERSTANDING FAMILY COMMUNICATION THROUGH PATTERNS OF INTERACTION

Chair: Lisa Roghaar, University of Texas, Austin

• "Touch Avoidance in Sibling Relationships." Shannon M. Brogan, Ohio University, Sybil D. Buzzard, N.I.O.S.H., Candice E. Thomas-Maddox, Ohio University, Lancaster
• "Family Communication Patterns, Conflict Management Strategies, Parent Humor Assessment, and Adolescent Perceptions of Relationship Satisfaction." Jason S. Wrench, West Virginia University, Matthew M. Martin, West Virginia University
• "Discriminative Parental Solicitude in Men's Affectionate Communication with Their Biological and Nonbiological Sons." Kory Floyd, Arizona State University, Mark T. Morman, Baylor University
• "Family Communication Patterns and College Adjustment: The Effects of Communication and Conflictual Independence on College Students." Victoria O. Orrego, University of Miami, Jose F. Rodriguez, University of Miami

Respondent: Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

ON CONSTRUCTING "FAMILY" IN FAMILY CONVERSATIONS: THE INTERACTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF FAMILY III

Chair: Shirley A. Staske, Eastern Illinois University

• "Sharing Commiserative Space: When Few Words are Enough." Wayne A. Beach, San Diego State University
• "Sharing Experiences: Possible Intersections Between Marital Relationship Structure and Conversational Structure." Jenny S. Mandelbaum, Rutgers University
• "Family Dinner Conversations: The Case of a Non-Selected Recipient Taking Next Turn." Tanya Stivers, University of California, Los Angeles, Jeffrey D. Robinson, Penn State University

Respondent: Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University

This panel continues the tradition of highlighting the work of distinguished scholars who employ conversation or discourse analytic methodologies to examine the ordinary interactions that constitute family relationships.

SEMINAL READINGS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION: A PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

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

Panelists: Sandra Petronio, Wayne State University
                Dawn O. Braithwaite, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
                Thomas J. Socha, Old Dominion University
                Fran Dickson, University of Denver
                Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
                Michelle A. Miller-Day, Penn State University
                Laura L. Stafford, Ohio State University

This panel will highlight the seminal chapter on Family Communication included in the Handbook of Marriage and the Family. Presentation and discussion of this chapter will be followed by the distribution and sharing of reference lists and other works considered by family communication scholars to be "seminal" works in the area of family communication.

EDUCATIONAL ISSUES FOR FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Chair: Rebecca W. Weldon, University of Louisville

• "The Family Cycle of Care and Later-Life Perspective on Receiving Care From Children: Incorporating Family Research into the Family Communication Class." Joy L. Hart, University of Louisville, Shirley C. Willihnganz, University of Louisville, Melanie Morgan, University of Louisville, Kandi L. Walker, University of Louisville
• "The Nontraditional Age Student in the Family Communication Course." Tamara S. Bollis-Pecci, Columbus State University
• "Family Communication Influences on High School Student's Attitudes Toward Intercultural Communication: Directions for Education and Research." Patrick C. Hughes, Texas Tech University, Kelly McCulloch, Texas Tech University
• "Culture and the Family Communication Course." Chad S. Thilborger, Saint Louis University

Respondent: Rebecca W. Weldon, University of Louisville

FORGIVING THE UNFORGIVEABLE: EXPLORING COMMUNICATION AND FORGIVENESS IN FAMILY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Chair: Paul D. Turman, University of Northern Iowa

• "The Role of Forgiving Communication in Accounting for the Outcomes of Challenging Relational Events." Vincent R. Waldron, Arizona State University West
• "Transgression Severity as a Predictor of Interpersonal Forgiveness Strategies." Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West
• "(Re)conciliation of Gay Identity: Discourse on Alienation and Relational Restoration." Billy W. Catchings, University of Indianapolis
• "Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry: An Exploration of Forgiving Communication in Adolescent-to-Parent Abusive Relationships." Nancy J. Eckstein, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Respondent: Em Griffin, Wheaton College

METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGES IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION RESEARCH: MENTORS AND MENTEES DETAIL PROBLEMS AND OFFER SOLUTIONS

Chair: Kandi L. Walker, University of Louisville

Panelists: Michael I. Arrington, University of South Florida
                Kenneth N. Cissna, University of South Florida
                Fran Dickson, University of Denver
                Melissa J. Frame, University of South Florida
                Danna Gibson, Austin Peay University
                Scott D. Gratson, University of Denver
                Linda D. Manning, University of Denver
                Margaret Z. Ostrenko, University of South Florida
                Marceline E. Thompson-Hayes, Western Illinois University
                Lynne M. Webb, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

WORK AND FAMILY: TOWARD A COMMUNICATION RESEARCH AGENDA

Sponsors: Organizational Communication Division & Family Communication Division

Panelists: Patrice M. Buzzanell, Purdue University
                Bonnie S. Farley-Lucas, Southern Connecticut State University
                S. Pixy Ferris, William Paterson University
                Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University
                Annis G. Golden, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
                Jane E. Jorgenson, University of South Florida
                Erika L. Kirby, Creighton University
                Caryn E. Medved, Ohio University
                Beverly Davenport Sypher, University of Kansas

This roundtable panel will provide a forum for exploring how the communication discipline can contribute to the growing body of research on managing work and family. Panelists representing a variety of perspectives will discuss research projects related to work-life issues, including topics such as the management of work/home systems, the impact of wireless technologies on work-family accommodations, cross-cultural/cross-national differences, and the ideology of individualism reflected in the discourse of working parents.

OF PARTICULAR INTEREST

WRITING THE FAMILIAR: ETHNOGRAPHIC STORIES OF FAMILY

Sponsor: Ethnography Division

Chair: Fay Yokomizo Y. Akindes, University of Wisconsin, Parkside

• "The Anthropologist's Son." Patrick D. Murphy, Southern Illinois University
• "Turning African: A Transglobal Family (Re)Turns Home." Fay Yokomizo Y. Akindes, University of Wisconsin, Parkside
• "Relative Chaos: Cross-Cultural Negotiations of a Nomad Family." Jenny L. Nelson, Ohio University
• "The Black and Blue Islamic Atlantic." A. Ali Ziyati, Institut Superieur de i'Information et de la Communcation
• "Transbluency: Jazz Ethnography and Existential Familial Memories." Arthur C. Cromwell, Ohio University

ISSUES IN WORK, FAMILY, AND GENDER

Sponsor: Organizational Communication Division

Chair: Julie A. Apker, Wayne State University

• "Cultural Indicators of Sexual Harassment." Joann Keyton, University of Memphis, Pat R. Ferguson, University of Memphis, Steven C. Rhodes, Western Michigan University
• "Constructing Flexible Work Arrangements: The Development of a Communication Process Model." Caryn E. Medved, Ohio University
• "Reproducing and Resisting the Discourse of Decline: Midlife Professional Women's Experiences of Aging." Angela C. Trethewey, Arizona State University

Respondent: Patrice M. Buzzanell, Purdue University