Family Communication Patterns
What are the two orientations in Family Communication Patterns Theory?
Conversation Orientation and Conformity Orientation (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
What is one benefit of resolving conflicts face-to-face instead of over text?
You can use tone and nonverbal cues to clarify your message (Sharma et al., 2021).
What is one downside of overusing technology for family communication?
It can reduce face-to-face interactions and family bonding time (Sharma et al., 2021).
What type of family communication pattern leads to more frequent texting and calls between parents and adolescents?
High Conversation Orientation (Dworkin et al., 2015).
Why is it important to understand family communication patterns?
They shape individual development, conflict resolution skills, and mental health (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014)
Families high in conversation orientation encourage ________.
Open and frequent discussions (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
In a high conversation-oriented family, how is conflict typically resolved?
Through open dialogue where all members can express their opinions (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
Families high in conversation orientation often have healthier attitudes toward ________.
Online communication and self-disclosure (Ledbetter, 2010).
How do high conformity-oriented families typically communicate with adolescents?
Through structured and less frequent communication methods like email or brief texts (Dworkin et al., 2015).
What long-term effect does frequent open communication have on children?
It helps them develop better decision-making and interpersonal skills (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014)
What kind of family communication style emphasizes agreement and hierarchy?
High Conformity Orientation (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
Challenge: Act out resolving a conflict using a high conformity orientation style.
Act out family rules and maintaining harmony without much open discussion (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
Name two ways technology can improve family communication.
It allows for long-distance connections and quick communication (Sharma et al., 2021).
Challenge: Act out a conversation between a parent and child with high conversation orientation.
Players should model open, supportive dialogue with both sides sharing equally (Dworkin et al., 2015).
Explain how nonverbal cues contribute to better family communication.
Nonverbal cues like facial expressions and tone add context and emotion to messages, reducing misunderstandings (Sharma et al., 2021).
Describe the long-term effect of growing up in a family high in conversation orientation.
People often develop better conflict resolution and decision-making skills (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
What role does tone play in resolving conflicts?
Tone helps convey emotions and can prevent misunderstandings (Sharma et al., 2021).
What is the "dual pathway model" in family communication and online behavior?
Family communication patterns influence online communication attitudes both directly and through communication competence (Ledbetter, 2010).
How does technology impact parent-child communication?
It provides more opportunities to connect but can also lead to over-reliance on digital methods (Sharma et al., 2021).
Why is managing technology important for family relationships?
Overuse can lead to less face-to-face time and reduced emotional bonding (Sharma et al., 2021).
What happens when a family has low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation?
Communication can be limited. People tend to conform to rules without discussion (Koerner & Schrodt, 2014).
Explain why video calls are a better method for resolving conflicts than texting.
Video calls allow for nonverbal cues like facial expressions and body language, which help convey understanding and empathy (Sharma et al., 2021).
Challenge: Debate whether family group chats improve or harm family communication.
Players on both sides have a discussion based on personal experience to debate (Sharma et al., 2021).
What is one way parents can foster better digital communication habits in their children?
By modeling healthy tech use and encouraging face-to-face communication when possible (Sharma et al., 2021).
Share an example of how your family communicates and connect it to one research concept.
Players describe their experience and relate it to conversation/conformity orientation or tech impacts (Vangelisti, 2012).