The Dialectic of Marital and Parental Relationships within the Stepfamily.

Cissna, Kenneth N.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Dialectic of Marital and Parental Relationships within the Stepfamily.

Cissna, Kenneth N.; And Others

Communication Monographs, v57 n1 p44-61 Mar 1990

Examines metacommunicational statements within stepfamily reorganization. Finds two relational tasks employed by couples: (1) to create marital solidarity by direct communication between mates and clear statements to the children regarding the priority of the marriage; and (2) to establish the stepparent's credibility as an authority in relationship with the stepchildren. (KEH)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Conflict Resolution, Family Relationship, Human Relations, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Role, Parents, Power Structure, Remarriage, Role Perception, Social Behavior, Stepfamily

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Language: English

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