Family communication is a tool of interpersonal communication. It is seen as the way in which family members exchange information between one another. It can play a major role in the behavior of children. [1]
Communication is defined as expressing exchanged information to the next person by means of understood verbal or non verbal actions. It is connected to everyday life. Communication within a family is a way to master the strengths and weaknesses in that family's relationship. It is a way to keep the relationships healthy [2].
Researchers J. M. McLeod and S. H Chaffee conducted a study in search of different family types. They created the different types based on such family norms. The two define communication norms as certain behaviors that stem from a family’s environment [6]. Studies found that most families share the same communication norms.
From their research, the family types were listed as pluralistic, protective, consensual, and laissez-faire.
Communication skills within a family is strong enough to make or break the relationships. Maintaining effective communication skills is important. Effective communication thrives off of trust and understanding [7]. It is what builds and restores relationships. It is the anchor for a healthy relationship. Understanding the family member is key to effective communication. You won’t completely gain knowledge or build trust if you do not understand [8]. Talking to one another is important within a family.
Tips for maintaining healthy family relationships have been highlighted by the writers of Everyday Health: [9]
Pay attention to nonverbal actions. Nonverbal communication is defined as communication through sending and receiving wordless cues [10]. A person’s facial expressions or body movements can give off an emotional signal about someone/a situation.
Lack of communication within a family is what is considered poor communication. Poor communication can stem from changes that occur throughout life. Such changes come from situations such as parental divorces, finance, change of location, death, etc [11]. These changes are seen to affect younger children more than the elder. The parents are affected as well. This causes a change in behavior that can be noticed around others in the workplace and at school [12].
Lack of communication can lead to conflict. Conflict is a result of common misunderstanding. Misunderstanding comes from not being aware of how a person is feeling due to lack of communication. We build assumptions based off of what we do not know. Assumptions can lead to negative endings [13].
Tips for avoiding and/or resolving poor communication issues have been proposed by writers of Livestrong [14]:
Family communication is a tool of interpersonal communication. It is seen as the way in which family members exchange information between one another. It can play a major role in the behavior of children. [1]
Communication is defined as expressing exchanged information to the next person by means of understood verbal or non verbal actions. It is connected to everyday life. Communication within a family is a way to master the strengths and weaknesses in that family's relationship. It is a way to keep the relationships healthy [2].
Researchers J. M. McLeod and S. H Chaffee conducted a study in search of different family types. They created the different types based on such family norms. The two define communication norms as certain behaviors that stem from a family’s environment [6]. Studies found that most families share the same communication norms.
From their research, the family types were listed as pluralistic, protective, consensual, and laissez-faire.
Communication skills within a family is strong enough to make or break the relationships. Maintaining effective communication skills is important. Effective communication thrives off of trust and understanding [7]. It is what builds and restores relationships. It is the anchor for a healthy relationship. Understanding the family member is key to effective communication. You won’t completely gain knowledge or build trust if you do not understand [8]. Talking to one another is important within a family.
Tips for maintaining healthy family relationships have been highlighted by the writers of Everyday Health: [9]
Pay attention to nonverbal actions. Nonverbal communication is defined as communication through sending and receiving wordless cues [10]. A person’s facial expressions or body movements can give off an emotional signal about someone/a situation.
Lack of communication within a family is what is considered poor communication. Poor communication can stem from changes that occur throughout life. Such changes come from situations such as parental divorces, finance, change of location, death, etc [11]. These changes are seen to affect younger children more than the elder. The parents are affected as well. This causes a change in behavior that can be noticed around others in the workplace and at school [12].
Lack of communication can lead to conflict. Conflict is a result of common misunderstanding. Misunderstanding comes from not being aware of how a person is feeling due to lack of communication. We build assumptions based off of what we do not know. Assumptions can lead to negative endings [13].
Tips for avoiding and/or resolving poor communication issues have been proposed by writers of Livestrong [14]: