Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
2020
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department / School
School of Communication and Journalism
First Advisor
Kelli J. Chromey
Keywords
communication privacy management, family expansion, newlyweds
Abstract
As newlyweds begin their new adventure as a married couple, the discussion of family expansion is inevitable. This thesis seeks to understand how newlyweds discuss their plans for family expansion among each other and to others by applying the theory of communication privacy management. Ten newlywed couples were interviewed regarding their experiences navigating the topic of family expansion and reproduction. Specifically, the couples were asked about preferences for privacy and control, and what expectations the couples have when disclosing information about their preferences for family expansion. The data demonstrated that communication privacy management may not look the same among each newlywed couple. However, communication privacy management strategies are used among couples to own, control, and manage information regarding family expansion. In addition to these findings, implications and directions for future research are discussed.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Newlyweds.
Family planning.
Disclosure of information.
Privacy.
Communication.
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
83
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Koehler, Kiersten, ""It's None of Your Damn Business" : Communication Among Newlyweds Regarding Family Expansion Preferences" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4115.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/4115
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