Thesis (M.A.)--Boise State University, 2010. / Title from t.p. of PDF file (viewed July 13, 2010). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-70).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1996. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-123).

Thesis (M.S. in Family Studies)--Abilene Christian University, 2002. / Includes abstract and vita. From vita: Joy Beth (Paden) Reese, born May 24, 1952. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-138).

Affirming or positive family communication is important to equip families and individuals to meet life challenges. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between affirming family communication and family functioning, as well as the relationship between family functioning and the quality of communication between the adolescent and the father and mother respectively. Following this, affirming family communication was explored qualitatively from the perspective of the adolescent. A cross-sectional, quantitative survey research design was combined with an exploratory, qualitative design. The quantitative data was collected by asking participants to complete self-report questionnaires. The qualitative component consisted of focus groups discussing the topic of affirming family communication. One hundred first-year Psychology students of Stellenbosch University in South Africa completed the questionnaires. Fourteen of these students also participated in the focus groups. The quantitative results revealed a significant positive correlation between affirming family communication and family functioning. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between family functioning and openness in communication between the adolescent and the mother and father respectively. Three core categories (with sub- categories) emerged from the content analysis of the focus group discussions. These core categories were verbal affirming communication, non-verbal affirming communication and functional affirming communication. The findings of this study highlight the importance of affirming family communication, especially in families with adolescent children, while also providing a description of affirming family communication from the adolescent’s perspective.

Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 155-161).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2002. / Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Braendlin, Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of English. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Oct. 2, 2003). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Ashland Theological Seminary, 1998. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-137).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007. / Abstract. Description based on Microfiche version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 155-161).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.