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Chair: Rick A. Buerkel, Kent State University

• "Exploring Relationship and Interaction Rules in Young Adult Sibling Relationships: Perceived Changes, Reasons for Changes, and Meta-rule Flexibility." Lisa A. Roghaar, Emerson College

• "Role Carryover between Spouses in Family Businesses: Development of a Model." Marilyn E. Fuss-Reineck, Concordia College

• "Relationship Maintenance, Commitment and Satisfaction in Marriages: Gender and Marital Life Course Issues." Daniel J. Weigel, University of Nevada, Reno

• "Communication and Decision-making Styles, Power Base Usage, and Satisfaction in Marital Dyads." James C. McCroskey, West Virginia University, Virginia P. Richmond, West Virginia University, K. David Roach, Texas Tech University

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

TOP FOUR PAPERS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Chair: Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

• "A State of Exquisite Imbalance: Dialectical Contradictions in Post Divorce Relationships." Elizabeth E. Graham, Ohio University

• "The Impact of Adolescent Autonomy on Parent/Adolescent Communication." Sally M. Vogl-Bauer, Cleveland State University, Pamela J. Kalbfleisch, University of Wyoming

• "Intimacy in the Father-Son Dyad: The Role of Verbal and Nonverbal Idiosyncratic Communication in Father-Son Relational Intimacy." Rick A. Buerkel, Kent State University

• "Home Sweet Home: The Role of Memory, Embodied Practices and Close Relationships in Constructing Definitions of 'Home'. Joan A. George, University of South Florida

Respondent: Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

FAMILY COMMUNICATION RESEARCH IN PROGRESS: DIALOGUE ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS

Chair: Cynthia S. Burggraf, College of Wooster

This program will focus on the state-of-the-art in family communication research by highlighting several projects in process. Audience discussion regarding the methods, samples, theoretical perspectives and research questions that should be at the center of future research is both anticipated and desired. Major scholars in Family Communication will discuss their work in progress.

GENDERED INTIMACY IN THE FAMILY COMMUNICATION COURSE: IS MALE BONDING "REAL" INTIMACY?

Chair: Nancy Buerkel-Rothfuss, Central Michigan University

• "So ... What Are We Teaching: A Content Analysis of Family Communication Course Textbooks and Syllabi." Jenn Miller Heisler, Central Michigan University

• "Intimacy is NOT Logical: A Female's Perspective on Relational Closeness." Nancy Buerkel-Rothfuss, Central Michigan University, Ann Marie Billings, Central Michigan University

• "What Could be MORE Logical than Intimacy?: A Male's Perspective on Relational Closeness." Rick A. Buerkel, Kent State University

Respondent: Rick A. Buerkel, Kent State University "So ... What Should we be Teaching about Intimacy in Family Communication Classes?: Male-female Relational Closeness as a Cross-cultural Phenomenon."

Panelists and Audience-participants. This will be an interactive panel. Audience members are encouraged to attend with their own arguments for how family intimacy "should" be taught.

THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE CLINIC AND THE CLASSROOM: LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER

Chair: Bernard J. Brommel, Northeastern Illinois University

• "From the Couch to the Classroom." Sharon Kirk Elfenbein, La Salle University

• "Examining the Relationship between the Communication Classroom and Counseling." Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

• "From Nightmares to Peace: A Case Study of Sexual Abuse Recovery Using a Critical Thinking Model." Sherilyn M. Ferguson, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

• "Insights Gained from the Use of Genograms to Analyze Communication Dimensions in Family Systems." Bernard J. Brommel, Northeastern Illinois University

MEN AND WOMEN: MAKING MARRIAGE WORK

Chair: James M. Honeycutt, Louisiana State University

• "Stability and Commitment through Marital Enrichment Programs." John Watkins, Ferris State University

• "Stability and Commitment through Ongoing Couple Mentoring." John W. Monsma, Northern Arizona University, Marcia Monsma, Flagstaff, Arizona

• "Stability and Commitment through Gaining Understanding of How Women and Men Think." Barbara J. Eakins-Reed, Wright State University

• "Stability and Commitment in an Unstable World." Roxane Lulofs, Azusa Pacific University

TEACHING THEORY IN THE FAMILY COMMUNICATION CLASSROOM: ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS

Chair: Mary Banski, University of Houston

• "Families in Cyberspace: Using Paperless Writing Assignments to Teach Family Communication Theory." Roberta A. Davilla, University of Northern Iowa

• "How Do You Know When You Are in Love? Blending Theory with Experience." Robert D. Harrison, Gallaudet University
• "Teaching Family Theory Through Service Learning." Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University

• "The Eye of the Beholder: Comparing Theoretical Assessments of Communication in Families." Sally M. Vogl-Bauer, Cleveland State University

EMPLOYING MULTIPLE METHODS IN FAMILY RESEARCH: WORKING MODELS AND EXAMPLES FROM RESEARCH

Chair: Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University

• "Connecting All the Dots: Examples of Multi-method Research in Marital and Family Communication." H. Paul LeBlanc III, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

• "Shall We Dance?: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Marital Communication Research." Marilyn E. Fuss-Reineck, Concordia College

• "Multiple Methods in Relational Expectations Research: A Longitudinal View." Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

Respondent: Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University

EXPLORING FAMILY IDENTITY THROUGH FAMILY RITUAL

Chair: Charlene A. Berquist, Southwest Missouri State University

• "Ritual Adaptiveness in Blended Families." Dawn 0. Braithwaite, Arizona State University West. Leslie A. Baxter, University of Iowa, John H. Nicholson, University of Iowa

• "Food, Football, and Family: Thanksgiving Rituals in Families." Pamela J. Benoit, University of Missouri, Faith Daniels, University of Missouri, Sue Hinton, University of Missouri, Columbia, Regina K. Keller, University of Missouri, Kimberly A. Kennedy, University of Missouri, Shirley Drew, Pittsburgh State University

• "May I Check Your Belly Button? Rituals as Relational Cultural Expression and Maintenance in Marriage." Carol J. Bruess, Hamline University

• "An Analysis of Rituals Among Later-Life, Long-Lasting Marriages." Fran Dickson, University of Denver, Roy V. Wood, University of Denver

• "Somebody has to be the Hamster: Inside Jokes in Families." Joshua Boyd, Indiana University

Respondent: Judy C. Pearson, Virginia Tech University

ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES: ISSUES AFFECTING FAMILIES OF LESBIANS AND GAY MEN

Chair: Julie A. Simanski, Des Moines Area Community College

• "Understanding the Meaning of Family: Including Gay and Lesbian Families in the Definition." Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University

• "A Family Matter: A Preliminary Analysis of Domestic Violence in Gay and Bisexual Male Intimate Relationships." Anthony D. Weeks, Minneapolis, MN

• "Siblings' Role in the Coming-out Process." Julie A. Simanski, Des Moines Area Community College

Respondent: Richard L. West, University of Southern Maine

COMPETITIVE PAPERS IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION: FAMILY CULTURAL IDENTITY, AFFECTIVE EXPRESSIVENESS, AND IDEOGRAPH SYSTEMS

• "Searching for a Cultural Identity: An Application of Symbolic Interactionism." Nancy Burrell, University of Wisconsin, Aurora Diaz, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Lisa Bradford, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

• "Family of Origin Interaction and Affective Expressiveness. Paul Yelsma, Western Michigan University, Johanna E. Nilsson, Western Michigan University, Alan J. Hovestadt, Western Michigan University

• "Family Ideograph Systems and Public Policy: The Case of Domestic Partner Insurance Debates. Kelly J. Fudge, University of Texas, Austin

FAMILY STORIES, NARRATIVES AND ACCOUNTS

• "'You Were Such a Joy to Raise!': An Investigation of the Communicative Functions of Family Stories." Lori A. Byers, Ohio University

• "Family Loss Narratives: Writing Evocative Autoethnography." Carolyn S. Ellis, University of South Florida

• "Into the Looking Glass: A Self-Reflexive, Descriptive Account of the Grandmother-Mother-Daughter Relationship." Michelle A. Miller, University of Memphis

FAMILY COMMUNICATION STUDENT SUBMISSIONS: THE NEXT GENERATION OF RESEARCH AND WRITING IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION

• "A New Perspective: A Model for Predicting Verbal Aggression." Matthew E. Mooney, Flushing, Michigan

• "...'Til Death Us Do Part': Covenantal Relationships in an Enduring Marriage." Janet S. Hinton, University of Missouri

• "Child Support and Women's Experience: A Narrative Approach to a Social Problem." Kimberly M. King, Ball State University

• "Diffusion of Innovation Research Employing the Domestic Paradigm: How Families Use New Computer Technologies." Christine N. Egan, Florida State University

BRAND SPANKING NEWS: INVESTIGATING COMMUNICATION CORRELATES OF PARENTAL COMPLIANCE-GAINING TACTICS AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

Chair: Teresa Sabourin, University of Cincinnati

• "Shake, Rattle and Spank: A Communication Trait Examination of Parental Use of Corporal Punishment." Jeffrey W. Kassing, Kent State University

• "How Children See Their Parents: The Relationship Between Pro-social and Antisocial Discipline Tactics and Children's Perceptions of Parents' Communication Traits." Amy L. Barta, Kent State University

• "Disciplining the Next Generation: Corporal Punishment as a Predictor of Children's Future Compliance-gaining Tactic Choices." Kevin J. Pearce, Kent State University

• "Corporal Punishment as Communication: Children's Perceptions of Parents' Compliance-gaining Tactics." Susan M. Pyles, Kent State University

Respondents: Michael J. Beatty, Cleveland State University Jean A. Dobos, Cleveland State University

PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

Chair: H. Paul LeBlanc III, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

• "Verbal Aggression, Sarcasm, and Criticism in Stepparent Relationships." Matthew M. Martin, West Virginia University, Carolyn M. Anderson, University of Akron, Keith Weber. West Virginia University, Patricia A. Burant, West Virginia University

• "Corporal Punishment of Children and Perception of Parents' Communication." Dominic A. Infante, Kent State University, Kevin J. Pearce, Kent State University, Susan M. Pyles, Kent State University, Jeffrey W. Kassing, Kent State University, Amy L. Barta, Kent State University

• "The Role of Trait Verbal Aggressiveness in Fathers' Assessments of the Appropriateness and Effectiveness of Selected Responses to Sons' Opposition." Jill E. Rudd, Cleveland State University, Michael J. Beatty, Cleveland State University, Sally M. Vogl-Bauer, Cleveland State University, Jean A. Dobos, Cleveland State University

Respondent: Paul Yelsma, Western Michigan University

INNOVATION AND RISK-TAKING IN FAMILY COMMUNICATION PEDAGOGY REVISITED

• "Disclosure of Student Experience in Family Communication Courses: Managing Risks." Mary Banski, University of Houston

• "Using Fiction in the Family Communication Course: A Case for 'Controlled Risk'." Douglas L. Kelley, Arizona State University West

• "Where the Family Wild Things Are: Using Children's Literature to Study Family Communication." Amber E. Kinser, Purdue University

• "Using Visual Media in the Classroom: Increasing Identification with and Comprehension of Family Communication Concepts." Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University

Respondent: Dennis P. Grady, University of Texas, Austin

STORIES, STRATEGIES, AND STITCHES: AN EXPLORATION OF CONFLICT AND COMMUNICATION PATTERNS AMONG CONTEMPORARY FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Chair: Paul A. Mongeau, Miami University, Ohio

• "The Development and Impact of Conflict in Courtship." John P. Caughlin, University of Texas

• "S/he Loves Me, S/he Loves Me Not: Conflict Patterns in Martial Relationships." Donna R. Pawlowski, Creighton University

• "Stories of Child Custody Negotiation." Jeff S. Cook, Mankato State University

• "An Analysis of Abuse Narrative in Lesbian Relationships." Traci L. Anderson, University of Cincinnati, Teresa Sabourin, University of Cincinnati

Respondent: Glen H. Stamp, Ball State University