Communication Within the Family

Zakir Elcicek (Author)

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The document discusses the crucial role of intra-family communication in fostering healthy relationships and individual development. The family is highlighted as the primary environment for personality formation and emotional security. Effective communication within the family involves listening, empathizing, and appropriate emotional expression. Listening is emphasized as the foundation of communication, where understanding the verbal and [...]

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    Published inTo Be a Happy Family
    First Page75
    Last Page96
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359500.5
    Page Count22
    Copyright HolderNobel Tıp Kitabevleri
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    The document discusses the crucial role of intra-family communication in fostering healthy relationships and individual development. The family is highlighted as the primary environment for personality formation and emotional security. Effective communication within the family involves listening, empathizing, and appropriate emotional expression.
    Listening is emphasized as the foundation of communication, where understanding the verbal and non-verbal messages is vital. Empathy, defined as understanding and sharing the feelings of others, is crucial for emotional connection and conflict resolution. Proper emotional expression ensures that messages are conveyed clearly and constructively, avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
    The impact of family communication on emotional health is discussed with references to various experts. Alice Miller, Engin Geçtan, Mustafa Ulusoy, John Bowlby, and Virginia Satir emphasize the importance of open, supportive communication in fostering emotional well-being and preventing psychological issues.
    Basic dynamics of family communication, such as understanding, respect, boundaries, roles, and conflict management, are also crucial. These dynamics significantly influence the overall quality of life within the family, where mutual understanding and respect strengthen relationships and problem-solving abilities.
    In summary, healthy intra-family communication is essential for emotional health, individual development, and overall family harmony.

    Zakir Elcicek (Author)
    PhD, Educator, Writer, Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4469-2243
    3Zakir ELÇİÇEK graduated from the Turkish Language and Literature department. He completed his master’s, doctorate, and associate professorship in the field of Educational Sciences. His areas of specialization include communication, motivation, teaching methods, child and adult education, and teacher training. Zakir has conducted numerous trainings and seminars on these subjects. He has a passion for learning, development, exploration, travel, and reading.

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