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Chair: Timothy D. Stephen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• "The Way We Never Were: A Social Historical Perspective on Communication, Intimacy, and Individualism." Stephanie Coontz, Evergreen State College

• "The Origins of Family Times and Family Places: Communicating Family from the Mid-nineteenth Century to the Present." John Gillis, Rutgers University

Chair: Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

• "Family Worlds and the Qualitative Tradition in Family Research." Gerald Handel, City University of New York

Respondents: Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin, L. Edna Rogers, University of Utah

This panel is one in a series sponsored by the Commission on Family Communication that brings to SCA distinguished family scholars with special expertise that is of broad appeal for SCA members. Gerald Handel, a leading family sociologist for more than thirty years, is perhaps best known in the communication discipline for his work on the 1959 classic Family Worlds, and on other qualitative works such as his co-edited Qualitative Methods in Family Research and the Psychosocial Interior of the Family. Professor Handel will speak on the historical roots of Family Worlds at the "Chicago School" of sociology at the University of Chicago, and on the qualitative tradition in family research. His presentation will be followed by short commentaries from the respondents on Professor Handel's work, and discussion with the audience.

Chair: John W. Monsma, Northern Afizona University

• "Like Father, Like Son: Interactive Versus Disciplinary Responses to Sons' Oppositional Messages." Michael J. Beatty, Cleveland State University, Jean A. Dobos, Cleveland State University, Jill E. Rudd, Cleveland State University, Patricia A. Burant, Cleveland State University

• "The Young Adult Grandchild's View of Grandparent-Grandchild Interaction in Today's Family Communication." Maurine C. Eckloff, University of Nebraska, Kearney

• "Tell Me About Your Date Mom!: A Preliminary Study of Children's Expectations of Their Single Parent's Dating Behaviors." Sherilyn R. Ferguson, University of Denver

• "Father and Young Adult Communication: Interpersonal Motives, Self Disclosure and Satisfaction." Matthew M. Martin, West Virginia University, Carolyn M. Anderson, John Carroll University

Respondent: Bernard J. Brommel, Northeastern Illinois University

Chair: Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University

• "The Ebb and Flow of Marriage: Relational Dialectics over the Family Life Cycle." Kimberly House, University of Houston. Downtown, Judy C. Peirson, Ohio University

• "A Study of Relational Control and Dominance in Abusive and Non-abusive Marriages." Teresa Sabourin, University of Cincinnati

• "Father-Son Relational Closeness: The Role of Attribution-making in Reducing the Impact of 'Bad Behaviors'." Nancy Buerkel-Rothfuss, Central Michigan University, Rick A. Buerkel, Kent State University, Donn S. Fink, University of Texas, Austin

Respondent: Anita L. Van-elisti, University of Texas, Austin

Chair: Fran Dickson, University of Denver

Panelists: Leanne O. Wolff, Heidelberg College; Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Janet Yerby, Central Michigan University; Arthur P. Bochner, University of South Florida; Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Chair: Raed A. Mohsen. Gallaudet University

• "Supportive Family Communication and Popular Culture." Sharon F. Kirk, La Salle University & Susan B. Mackey-Kallis, Villanova University

• "Conceptualizations of Family: Metaphors Used by Married Women and Men." David Neumann, Rochester Institute of Technology "Deaf Child-Hearing Parent and the Family Decision Making Process." Robert D. Harrison, Gallaudet University

• "Gender and Interpretation of Ambiguous Messages." Cynthia S. Burggraf, University of Delaware, Amy I. Nathanson, University of Delaware, Helen L. Sotos, University of Delaware

• "Who is Closer to Mom and Dad: Gender Differences Among Deaf Adolescents." Raed A. Mohsen, Gallaudet University

Chair: Jeanne A. Elmhorst Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute

• "Metaphorical Views of Family Interaction: A Cross Culture Analysis." Pamela Y. Kelly, Louisiana State University

• "Revisiting the Double-Bind: Revising Content-Command Axioms Through Bateson's Theory of Logical Types and Principles of Double-Descriptions," Wenshu Lee, San Jose State University, Laurel E. Joakimides, San Jose State University, Philip C. Wander, San Jose State University

• "Towards a Systems Model of Communication about Adoption." Malifran Mattson, Arizona State University

• "Suspicions about 'Asymmetrical' Sibling Love: A Unique Communication Dilemma." Lisa A. Roghaar, Universitv of Texas, Austin

Respondent: Teresa Sabourin, University of Cincinnati

Chair: Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University

• "Communicative Processess in the Construction of the Expectant Father's Role." Annis G. Golden. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• "Transition to Parenthood: A Preliminary Study into Communication." Barbara Pennington, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

• "Building Little Communities: Relational Communication and Early Parenthood in Two Young Couples." H. Paul LeBlanc III, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

• "The Role of Communication in Mediating the Difference Between Children's Expectations about and Experiences of Parent-Child Relationships." Marcia D. Dixson, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Respondent: Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University

Chair: Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University

• "Adult Children of Alcoholics: Does Family Role Influence Communicator Style?" Trudie K. Peterson, Bowling Green State University, Dawn R. Weber, Central Michigan University

• "Parent and Peer Communication, Racial Esteem and Support Influences on Self-Esteem among African-American Adolescents." Rhunette C. Diggs, Universitv of Louisville

• "The Impact and Perceived Benefit of a Structured Communication Skills Training Program of Various Marital Types." Colleen C. DeLong, Penn State University

Respondent: Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

Chair: Kristi A. Schaller, Indiana University, Bloomington

• "Levels of Verbal Aggressiveness and Physical Violence in the Family Setting." Eugenia E. Badger, Indiana University, John Curtis, Indiana University

• "Perceived Interaction Strategies between Adopted and Biological Siblings." Holly C. Baxter, Indiana University, Jeffrey Danon, Indiana University, John Curtis, Indiana University

• "Family is a Fortress: Metaphors Used to Describe the Concept of Family." Rebecca A. Ellison, Indiana University, Eileen Velharticky, Indiana University

• "Interpersonal Communication Correlates in the Family Cohesion-Individual Autonomy Relationship." Richard Falvo, Indiana University, Eddie Kominowki, Indiana University

• "Here in the Real World: MTV Meets the Communication Classroom." Jim Grubbs, Indiana University

Respondent: Judy C. Pearson. Ohio University

Chair: Noreen M. Carrocci, St. Louis University

• "The Rise and Demise of Marital Relationships: Internal Dialogues, Conflict. and Relational Outcomes." Dominique Gendrin, McNeese State University, Barbara L. Werner, Creighton University

• "The Effects of Perception of Personal Power and Anticipation of Spouse's Verbal Aggression on Conflict Strategy Selection in Marital Relationships." Linda M. Pledger, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Christina C. Standerfer, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

• "Excuse Me, I'm not Finished Speaking: Parents' Interruption Strategies in Child-custody Mediation." Barbara L. Werner, Creighton University

• "Resolving Marital Conflict: Advice from the Bookstore." Katherine C. Tarwater. Towson State University

Respondent: James M. Honeycutt, Louisiana State University

Chair: Kathleen M. Golden, Edinboro University

• "Written Communication of Absentee Parents." Sandra Petronio, Arizona State University

• "Therapeutic Issues Affecting Custody." Bernard J. Brommel, Northeastern Illinois University

• "Communication of Mothers Without Custody." Loren Murfield, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

• "Procedures for Grounded Research in Non-Custodial Settings." Deborah Whitt, Wayne State University

This roundtable discussion addresses the research, theory, and practical concerns of parents who do not live with their children. Audience participation, especially by non-custodial parents, is encouraged.

Chair: Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University

• "Rituals in Marriage." Carol J. Bruess, Ohio University, J udy C. Pearson, Ohio University

• "Relational Communication and Couple Type." Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University, West

• "Violent Critical Incidents in Four Types of Violent Interspousal Relationships." Gail G. Whitchurch, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

• "Through the Years: The Role of Romantization: Idealization in Fifty Year Marital Relationship." Jennifer L. Thompson, University of Denver, Fran Dickson, University of Denver

Respondent: Jill E. Rudd, Cleveland State University