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1 Index Chapters Content 1. Introduction Theories of Interpersonal communication Mass Communication Literature Reviews Research Design and Methods Analysis & Interpretation Findings and Conclusion Recommendation, Suggestions & Limitations APPENDIX vii

2 Contents CHAPTER-1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction Family and Family system Meaning and Definition of family Role of Family Nature and Characteristics of Family Types of Family Types of Families in India Family Relationships Family Communications Communication system and Family Interpersonal communication Factors Affecting Interpersonal Communication Need and Importance of Family Communication Family Communication Patterns (FCP) Family Types Mass communication-definition The traditional focus of mass communications research Functions of Mass Media Effects of Mass Media Significance of the Study Statement of the Problem Major objectives of the Study 17 viii

3 CHAPTER-2 Theories of Interpersonal communication, Mass Communication & Media effects 2.1 Interpersonal Communication Communication Pragmatics /Interactional View Communication Competence Constructivism Coordinated Management of Meaning Expectancy violation theory Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation (FIRO) Interpersonal deception Marital Communication Relational Dialectics (Graphical Representation of the Theory) Social Exchange Theory Social Penetration Theory Relationship Development Theories of Mass Communication Classical Theories Authoritarian Theory Libertarianism or Free Press Theory Social Responsibility Theory Soviet Media/Communist Theory 25 a Development Communication Theory 25 b Democratization/Democratic Participant Media Theory Magic Bullet / Hypodermic Needle / Stimulus Response Theory Two Step Flow Theory 26 ix

4 2.2.4 One Step Flow Theory Multi Step Flow Theory Uses and Gratification Theory Spiral of Silence Theory Consistency Theories (1950s) McCombs and Shaw s Agenda Setting Theory Media Dependency Theory Stephenson s Play Theory Modeling Behaviour Theory Stalagmite Theories 28 (A) Meaning Theory 28 (B) Cultivation Theory Diffusion of innovations theory Social learning theory The Shannon-Weaver Model Berlo's S-M-C-R Model Uses and Effects of mass media Intrapersonal Communication Balance Theory Cognitive Dissonance Theory Information Manipulation Theory (IMT) The Inoculation Theory Theories of Media Effect Reinforcement Theory Narcosis Catharsis Manipulation Theory Theory of Windows on the World Corruptive Theory The relationship between media use and interpersonal communication 33 x

5 Instrumental-Affective communication theory Media Richness Theory 33 CHAPTER-3 Literature Reviews 3.1 Introduction Media literacy and its media effect Media effect and impact-positive and Negative Negative effects Positive effects Media issues discussed in interpersonal family communication Health Issues Memorising TV news reception Computer mediated communication and its effect on interpersonal communication in families Study of two different generations on use of computer mediated communication Study of generation X on preferences for print media Computer-mediated family communication Social media and changing interpersonal communication Change in social media contents and patterns Parent-children communication on social media contents Social media and Intercultural interactions Social media influencing the quality and frequency of communication within family members Social and communication pattern changes due to media and information technologies Changes in families Parent-Child relationship and communication Examining relationship of family communications Research methodology in effects of mass media 57 xi

6 CHAPTER 4 Research Design and Methodology 4.1 Introduction Area of study Selecting the Research Method and Research Design Selecting the Research Method Selecting Research Designs Sampling Procedure Data generation through questionnaire The questionnaire Chi square test Data processing, Tabulation and Analysis Checking and editing of data Coding and classification of data Summarising the data in tabular form Modern Techniques of Research Survey Ethical Consideration in Research Epilogue 78 CHAPTER-5 Analysis & Interpretation 5.1 Survey of demographic profile at selected locations in Faridabad city Age profile Educational profile Profession profile Economic Profile Family system in survey areas Respondents family relationships Respondents reading newspaper Sources of mass media at respondents home Newspaper 87 xii

7 Magazines Radio Television Land line Telephones Mobile phones Computers Internet Reading preferences of available print media sources in Faridabad families Newspaper Magazines Time spent on various sources of mass media communication Listening radio (including radio set and smart phone radio) Watching Television Reading Newspaper Reading Magazines Talking on landline telephones Using mobile phones Using computer/laptop Using internet Using social media Using popular social media and internet sites among the Respondents Using outdoor family trip for watching movies at Cinema hall/multiplexes Preference of choice of content in the print, electronic and visual media Newspaper and Magazines Radio Watching television programs Watching Movies 115 xiii

8 5.7 Interface Interpersonal Communication in Family System 116 CHAPTER-6 Findings and Conclusion 6.1 Introduction Key Findings Conclusion 205 CHAPTER-7 Recommendation, Suggestions & Limitations 7.1 Limitations of this Study and Directions for Future Research 208 References xxii-xxxvi Questionnaire xiv