TY - JOUR
T1 - Father and daughter motives and satisfaction
AU - Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra Maria
PY - 2005/12
Y1 - 2005/12
N2 - There are few studies in the communication discipline dealing with father–daughter relationships and methods for increasing satisfaction within these relationships. This study investigates the motives fathers and daughters have when communicating with each other and how these motives affect relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that daughters communicated mainly with their fathers for the following motives: affection, relaxation, pleasure, and inclusion. Fathers reported communicating with their daughters for pleasure, affection, and relaxation. Findings indicate a means of increasing satisfaction among father–daughter relationships by encouraging communication that incorporates statements of affection and pleasure.
AB - There are few studies in the communication discipline dealing with father–daughter relationships and methods for increasing satisfaction within these relationships. This study investigates the motives fathers and daughters have when communicating with each other and how these motives affect relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that daughters communicated mainly with their fathers for the following motives: affection, relaxation, pleasure, and inclusion. Fathers reported communicating with their daughters for pleasure, affection, and relaxation. Findings indicate a means of increasing satisfaction among father–daughter relationships by encouraging communication that incorporates statements of affection and pleasure.
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U2 - 10.1080/000368105000317573
DO - 10.1080/000368105000317573
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84859087579
SN - 0882-4096
VL - 22
SP - 293
EP - 301
JO - Communication Research Reports
JF - Communication Research Reports
IS - 4
ER -