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1990 SCA Convention
Commission on Family Communication Sponsored Program
TOP FOUR COMPETITIVELY SELECTED RESEARCH PAPERS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION
Chair: Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
- "An Exploratory Comparison of Father-Child Communication in Single-Father Homes and Intact Families." Susan Hatfield, Winona State University
- "System Conflict Boundaries and Family Conflict Style." William 0. Dailey, Central Michigan University, Grover B. Proctor, Northwood Institute
- "Adolescents' Communication Problems with Parents: A Case for Individuation and Attribution as Relational Negotiation." Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Iowa
- "Perceived Parental Communication and the Self-Esteem of Young Adults: A Re-examination." Teri Phoa Reuter, University of Florida, Lynne M. Webb, University of Florida
Respondent: Steve Duck, University of Iowa
FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND SOURCES OF UNPREDICTABLE STRESS
Chair: Michael E. Balmert, Indiana University, Indianapolis
- "Family Orientation to Crisis: A Descriptive Analysis of Family Communication Patterns During Farm Loss and Recovery." Charlene A. Berquist, Southwest Missouri State University
- "Family Stress: The Impact of Alcoholism On Family Communication Patterns." Jeanmarie Cook, St. John's University
- "Return to Life After the Holocaust: Communication in Survivor Families." Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University
- "Comparisons of Unpredictable Stress in Types of Violent Interspousal Relationships." Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
Respondent: Cynthia S. Burggraf, University of Delaware
RECONCEPTUALIZATION OF FAMILY CONCEPTS: ADDITIONS TO A TAXONOMY OF FAMILY COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
Chair: Steve Duck, University of Iowa
- "The Double Bind and Codependency." Sharon F. Kirk, La Salle University, Carolyn A. Yonkowski, La Salle University, Maria E. Bevivino, La Salle University
- "Reconceptualizing the Double Bind: How Males are Receptive." W. Bradford Mello, University of Oklahoma
- "An Ecological Perspective on Family Decision-making." James Atkinson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Timothy D. Stephen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- "Contradictions and Explanations: Communication Research and the Interspousal Violence Literature." Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
Respondent: Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin
THE LANGUAGE OF SINGLE MOTHERS: ANALYSES FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
Sponsors: Women's Caucus, Family Communication Commission
Chair: Devorah A. Lieberman, Portland State University
- "Single Mothers Talking: Themes and Images." C. Turner Steckline, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Mittie J. A. Nimocks, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
- "Single Mothers vs. Career Advancement: Are They Mutually Exclusive?" Sonia Zamanou,
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
- "Single Mothers, Child Care and the Role of Government: An Analysis of George Bush's
Domestic Policy Rhetoric." Lisa J. Goodnight, Purdue University
- "Education or Entertainment: The Television Portrayal of Single Parents in the '90s." Peggy
Holocek Northern Illinois University
- "Factors Influencing an Unmarried Mother's Vision of Self." Thomas G. Endres, St. Olaf College
Respondent: Lynne M. Webb, University of Florida
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