Communication and Aging

Family Members' Involvement in Caring for an Aging Parent

Four focus groups were conducted with adult children (N = 15) identifying as primary caregivers for an aging parent.

Portrayals of the Elderly on Children's Television Programming: A Content Analysis

The current study examined the portrayal of elderly characters in children's programming. A composite week sample was created for the 4 major networks, PBS, Disney, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.

Conflict Initiating Factors in Intergenerational Relationships

This study examined American young adults' written accounts of intergenerational communication in conflict situations with a focus on factors that initiate conflict.

Communicative Adjustment to Breast Cancer across the Life Span: Mother-Adult Daughter Communication after a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Regardless of age, breast cancer patients seek support in their mother-daughter bond. Yet, their developmental phase at diagnosis affects their cancer-related concerns. Thus, it is likely that their mother-daughter communication will differ as well.