This essay answers recent calls to explore the application of Relational Turbulence Theory
(RTT) within family relationships (Knobloch, LK, Solomon, DH, Theiss, JA, & McLaren, RM …

This study examined how work–family conflict (WFC) is associated with mechanisms of
relational turbulence, conflict tactics, and marital satisfaction. Six hundred and thirty-three …

Relational turbulence theory seeks to explain how people communicate when
circumstances change within romantic relationships. The theory proposes that transitions in …

We investigated transgressions in the context of in-law relationships in Ghana. In-laws form
an integral part of the family structure in Ghana. However, psychological studies on in-law …

ABSTRACT A key motivation underlying topic avoidance is the belief that talk would be
inappropriate. The current research teases apart the sources of this belief by testing family …

According to relational turbulence theory, interdependent partners exert influence in their
romantic relationships through the interference and facilitation of daily routines …

Uncertainty is germane to the in-law experience. Although associations between in-law's
doubts and message production are well documented, less is known about how in-law's …

Family members are often unaware of their loved ones' final wishes and underestimate the
need to talk about them before parents reach end-of-life (EOL). The benefits of engaging in …

We call on family communication scholars to take a renewed interest in extended family
relationships, including grandparents, in-laws, and aunts and uncles. Further, we encourage …

Intimacy and self-disclosure are strong indicators of relationship stability and satisfaction. In-
law relationships are described as uncertain, and intimacy and self-disclosure may be tools …