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An Examination of Family Communication Within the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning

Year: 2009

Type: article

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.

Source: Family Relations

DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00536.x

Authors: Kevin M. Smith, Patti A. Freeman, Ramon B. Zabriskie

Institution: Brigham Young University

Language: English

Topic: Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2005020126

FWCI: 8.271

Cites: 55

Cited by: 129

Related to: 10