The document discusses strategies for improving communication barriers within families. It proposes two solutions: weekly reflection time based on a 2012 study exploring parent-adolescent interactions, and structured family meetings highlighted in a 2022 study for their positive impact on open communication and family well-being. The conclusion states that effective family communication through implementing such strategies can encourage support, balance, and overall harmony.

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ADDRESSING
COMMUNICATION
BARRIERS IN FAMILY
EXPRESSIVE CLARITY
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2. Addressing
Communication
Barriers in Family

3. Solution 1
Weekly Reflection Time for Enhanced Well-being:
Ashbourne and Daly's 2012 study, explores the changing
parent-adolescent interactions

4. Solution 2
Structured Family Meetings for Improved Communication:
Buehler et al.'s 2022 study highlights the positive impacts of open
communication on family well-being.

5. Conclusion:
Effective family communication, by effective
implementing strategies encourages support and balance,
enhancing overall well-being and harmony.

6. References:
Ashbourne, L. M., & Daly, K. J. (2012). Changing patterns of family time in adolescence: Parents’ and
teens’ reflections. Time & Society, 21(3), 308-329.
Buehler, E. M., Crowley, J. L., Peterson, A. M., & Jackl, J. A. (2022). Family communication patterns,
mediated communication, and well-being: A communication interdependence perspective on
parent–adult-child relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 0(0).

7. Thank you.