Keywords
family communication, family leisure, family functioning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine family communication within the core and balance model of family leisure functioning. The study was conducted from a youth perspective of family leisure and family functioning. The sample consisted of youth (N= 95) aged 11 – 17 from 25 different states in the United States. Path analyses indicated that family communication mediated a positive relationship between family leisure variables and family functioning variables. Implications and recommendations are discussed. The addition of communication in the Core and Balance Model is recommended.
Original Publication Citation
Smith, K., Freeman, P., & Zabriskie, R. (2009). An examination of family communication within the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning. Family Relations, 58, 79-90.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Smith, Kevin M.; Freeman, Patti A.; and Zabriskie, Ramon B., "An Examination of Family Communication Within the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning" (2009). Faculty Publications. 8839.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8839
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2009
Publisher
Family Relations
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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