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The Family Communication Sourcebook provides an in-depth examination of contemporary theory and research in the area of family communication. This unique collection offers a state-of-the art approach by pairing conceptual pieces with original studies in the same general topic area. Editors Lynn H. Turner and Richard West present readers with a thoughtful and thorough exploration of the critical issues facing family communication researchers today.
The Impact of Parents' Use of Hurtful Messages on Adult Children's Self-Esteem and Educational Motivation
The Impact of Parents' Use of Hurtful Messages on Adult Children's Self-Esteem and Educational Motivation
The family plays a central role in the success and failure of children's academic performance (Alwin & Thornton, 1984; Ellis & Smith, 2004; Kandel & Lesser, 1969; see also Chapter 22, this volume). Factors such as parental education, parental income, family size, family type (e.g., stepfamily, first marriage), family environment (e.g., neighborhood, school system), and parental use of rewards and punishments are known to have an effect on students' academic aspirations (Astone & McLanahan, 1991; Crandall, Dewey, Katkovsky, & Preston, 1964; Fantuzzo, Tighe, & Childs, 2000; Hauser ...
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