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Relational Maintenance Behaviors in the Grandchild–Grandparent Relationship
Communication Research Reports
  • Daniel H Mansson, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
  • Scott A Myers, West Virginia University
  • Lynn H. Turner, Marquette University
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
12 p.
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Original Item ID
doi: 10.1080/08824090903526521
Disciplines
Abstract

This study examined grandchildren's use of relational maintenance behaviors when interacting with their grandparents and how these behaviors are associated with grandchildren's perceived communication satisfaction with their grandparents and grandparent provision of communication-based emotional support. Undergraduate students (N = 238) reported on their relationships with the grandparent with whom they had the most recent interaction. Results indicate that grandchildren use (in descending order) the positivity, conflict management, tasks, assurances, networks, advice, and openness relational maintenance behaviors. Perceived grandparent provision of communication-based emotional support and grandchildren communication satisfaction with grandparents were directly and positively related to grandchildren's use of relational maintenance behaviors.

Comments

Accepted version. Communication Research Reports, Vol. 27, No. 1 (January-March 2010): 68-79. DOI. © 2010 Taylor & Francis (Routledge). Used with permission.

Citation Information
Daniel H Mansson, Scott A Myers and Lynn H. Turner. "Relational Maintenance Behaviors in the Grandchild–Grandparent Relationship" Communication Research Reports (2010) ISSN: 0882-4096
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lynn_turner/2/