A Typology of Communication Dynamics in Families Living a Slow-Motion Technological Disaster

Autor/inn/en	Orom, Heather; Cline, Rebecca J. W.; Hernandez, Tanis; Berry-Bobovski, Lisa; Schwartz, Ann G.; Ruckdeschel, John C.
Titel	A Typology of Communication Dynamics in Families Living a Slow-Motion Technological Disaster
Quelle	In: Journal of Family Issues, 33 (2012) 10, S.1299-1323 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0192-513X
DOI	10.1177/0192513X11430821
Schlagwörter	Community; Employees; Diseases; Focus Groups; Family (Sociological Unit); Interpersonal Communication; Environment; Coping; Environmental Education; Adult Education; Health Education; Montana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Employee; Arbeitnehmer; Beschäftigter; Disease; Krankheit; Familie; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Umwelt; Bewältigung; Umweltbildung; Umwelterziehung; Umweltpädagogik; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Gesundheitsaufklärung; Gesundheitsbildung; Gesundheitserziehung
Abstract	With increasing numbers of communities harmed by exposures to toxic substances, greater understanding of the psychosocial consequences of these technological disasters is needed. One community living the consequences of a slow-motion technological disaster is Libby, Montana, where, for nearly 70 years, amphibole asbestos-contaminated vermiculite was mined and processed. Former mine employees and Libby area residents continue to cope with the health consequences of occupational and environmental asbestos exposure and with the psychosocial challenges accompanying chronic and often fatal asbestos-related diseases (ARD). Nine focus groups were conducted with Libby area residents. Transcripts were analyzed to explore patterns of family communication about ARD. The following five patterns emerged: Open/Supportive, Silent/Supportive, Open/Conflictual, Silent/Conflictual, and Silent/Denial. Open/Supportive communication included encouragement to be screened for ARD, information about ARD and related disaster topics, and emotional support for people with ARD. In contrast, communication patterns characterized by silence or conflict have the potential to hinder health-promoting communication and increase psychological distress. (Contains 2 notes and 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10