A Meta-Analytical Review of Family Communication Patterns and their Associations with Information Processing, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Outcomes

Schrodt, Paul; Witt, Paul L.; Messersmith, Amber S.

doi:10.1080/03637750802256318

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“…Previous studies on FCPT tended to use survey methodology (Schrodt, Witt, & Messersmith, 2008). Baiocchi-Wagner and Talley (2012) argue that the traditional measuring instruments for FCPT may be too general for studying domain-specific outcomes since all family communication might not be equal.…”

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The role of family communication and parents' feeding practices in children's food preferences

2015

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This study used Family Communication Patterns Theory (FCPT) to explore how familydinner-related communication takes place and how parents' feeding practices may be associated with children's preferences for dinner meals. The sample consisted of 12 dyads with seven-and eight-year-old Norwegian children and their parents. In-depth photo interviews were used for collecting data. Interview transcripts and photographs were examined through content analysis.Results indicated that most families were conversation oriented, and communication tended to shift from consensual during weekdays to pluralistic at weekends. On weekdays, the dinner menu was often a compromise between children's preferences and parents' intentions to provide quick, healthy dinner options for the family. To a greater extent at weekends, children were allowed to choose dinner alternatives for the entire family. Restriction of unhealthy dinner alternatives was the practice most used to control children's diets and, in fact, might explain children's high preferences for unhealthy dinner alternatives. Results underline the importance of giving children control of what they eat and being responsive to children's preferences while guiding them towards healthy dinner alternatives rather than using force and restriction. From a more theoretical perspective, this study explored how FCPT could be combined with theories about parents feeding practices to understand meal preferences and choices among young children and their families, and how time and situation (context) influence families' communication patterns and feeding practices in their homes.

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The role of family communication and parents' feeding practices in children's food preferences

2015

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“…The literature on family communication patterns (e.g., Koerner & Fitzpatrick, 2006;Ritchie & Fitzpatrick, 1990) has focused largely on information processing, behavioral, and psychosocial outcomes (Schrodt et al, 2008). In addition, research looking at family communication and weight focused primarily on children's behaviors (e.g., disordered eating; Arroyo & Segrin, 2013;eating and exercise habits;Baiocchi-Wagner & Talley, 2013;Berge et al, 2013) and body image (e.g., Al Sababah et al, 2009;Cooley et al, 2008;Kluck, 2010).…”

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“…Research is extensive regarding FCP and cognitive, affective, and behavioral processes Schrodt, Witt, & Messersmith, 2008;Segrin, 2006). Family Communication Patterns has been found to be associated with anxiety and depression (i.e., conformity orientation was negatively associated with depression; Koerner & Fitzpatrick, 1997), communication apprehension (i.e., conversation orientation was negatively associated with communication apprehension; Elwood & Schrader, 1998), perceived stress (i.e., families with high conversation orientation have children who report less perceived stress; Koerner & Fitzpatrick, 2002b;Schrodt, Ledbetter, & Ohrt, 2007).…”

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Understanding the relationship between family communication and the development of weight stigma

Asbury¹,

Woszidlo²

2016

Health Psychology Report

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backgroundThis study examined the relationship between family communication and weight stigma. The Family Communication Patterns Theory was used as a framework to explain the relationships between two dimensions of family communication (i.e., conversation orientation and conformity orientation) and antifat attitudes (i.e., physical unattractiveness and weight blame). participants and procedureA total of 585 college-aged participants completed an online questionnaire. We used the following instruments: body mass index (BMI), Antifat Attitudes Scale (AFAT), Revised Family Communication Patterns Scale (RFCP). resultsSignificant relationships were found between the two dimensions of family communication and antifat attitudes. Conversation orientation was negatively associated with antifat attitudes and conformity orientation was positively associated with antifat attitudes. In addition, pluralistic families were less likely to stigmatize the overweight and obese by demonstrating less discrimination with physical attraction and personal weight blame. conclusionsThese findings highlight the important association between family communication and antifat attitudes. Families that endorse a pluralistic family type (i.e., high conversation orientation and low conformity orientation) appear to engage in the least amount of discrimination with regard to weight stigma. These families are not only less discriminating of others, they perhaps bring about more awareness and information to family members as compared to other family types.key words family communication patterns; obesity; weight stigma; antifat attitudes

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“…For example, children who come from families high in conversation orientation tend to experience positive outcomes such as higher relational satisfaction, closeness with others, and better mental health (Schrodt, Witt, & Messersmith, 2008). Children whose families were high in conformity orientation while growing up are more likely to avoid conflict as well as use more questions and be more self-oriented in conversation (Koerner & Cvancara, 2002;Koerner & Fitzpatrick, 1997).…”

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Parent-child communication in sport: Bridging the gap between theory and research

Grimm

Hall

Dunn

et al. 2017

JAS

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Parent-child communication is integral to the acquisition of positive developmental outcomes from sport. This position paper offers useful interdisciplinary frameworks and theories for future researchers as they investigate questions pertaining to parentchild communication in organized youth sport. We propose such work is enhanced when grounded in family, human development, and interpersonal communication theory and literature. Specifically, theoretical frameworks from these areas assist researchers in determining salient research questions, choosing appropriate methodologies, and most importantly in the interpretation of findings. As researchers attempt to further understand parental influence in sport, the role of specific family processes like communication will shed light on the potential mechanisms that drive youth's developmental outcomes. This knowledge will likely lead to better outcomes for youth participating in sport, and better relationships among family members in and out of the sport context. By gaining greater understanding of this phenomenon, researchers will have a more complete set of tools to educate parents, administrators, and coaches in an evidence-based way.

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A Meta-Analytical Review of Family Communication Patterns and their Associations with Information Processing, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Outcomes

Cited by 233 publications

References 75 publications

The role of family communication and parents' feeding practices in children's food preferences

The role of family communication and parents' feeding practices in children's food preferences

Understanding the relationship between family communication and the development of weight stigma

Parent-child communication in sport: Bridging the gap between theory and research

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