News tagged with family communication


The dangers of 'overparenting'

(Medical Xpress)—Are you that parent who writes your child's essays, cover letters and job applications? Do you call in to encourage employers to give your son or daughter a strong look? If so, you may ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Beliefs about genes, God, can change health communication strategies

Beliefs about nature and nurture can affect how patients and their families respond to news about their diagnosis, according to Penn State health communication researchers.

Health created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Majority of families in urban areas have access to Internet, show willingness to receive health info electronically

In a study of mostly minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged families, 99 percent of participants reported having access to the Internet. More than half of the families were interested in receiving health information ...

Health created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study examines well-being of Latino immigrant families

(Medical Xpress)—The American dream is alive and well in Illinois' rural communities among Latino immigrant families, who demonstrate considerable resilience in the face of multiple challenges, a new study indicates.

Health created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Understanding causes of obesity in Aboriginal children

To fully understand the causes of the obesity epidemic in Aboriginal children requires an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape the Aboriginal community. A review article published in Applied Ph ...

Health created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0