Paul Schrodt

TL;DR: In the family communication: cohesion and change as mentioned in this paper, a framework of family functions, current research, and first-person narratives is used to emphasize the diversity of today's families in structure, ethnic patterns, gender socialization, and developmental experiences.

TL;DR: In this paper, a meta-analysis of 56 studies examining the associations among family communication patterns (i.e., conversation and conformity orientations) and information processing, behavioral, and psychosocial outcomes is presented.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a meta-theory and theory in personal communication research, focusing on individual-centered and interaction-centred theories of personal communication, including the following:

TL;DR: This article examined the extent to which parental confirmation and affection mediate the associations among family communication patterns (i.e., conversation and conformity) and young adult children's mental well-being (e.g., self-esteem, perceived stress, and mental health).

TL;DR: This paper explored the relationship between academic mentoring behaviors and the organizational socialization of new faculty members within the communication discipline and found that mentors' tendencies to provide support and encouragement, a sense of collegiality, and research assistance are related to an organizational newcomer's feelings of connectedness and ownership with the work environment.