Family Communication Patterns as Predictors of Organizational Dissent: A Replication Study. Issue 3 (27th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buckner, Marjorie M.; Ledbetter, Andrew M.; Payne, Holly J.
• Is Part Of: Communication studies. Volume 69:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 326
• Page End: 335
• Publication Date: 2018-05-27
• Subjects: Family Communication Patterns -- Organizational Dissent Expression -- Replication; Communication -- Periodicals; Oratory -- Periodicals; 302.205
• DOI: 10.1080/10510974.2018.1461668
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1051-0974

Abstract

Abstract : This study replicated a previous research project addressing connections between family-of-origin communication and organizational dissent expression. We predicted that family communication patterns (FCPs), specifically conversation and conformity orientations, would predict upward, lateral, and displaced dissent. As in the original study, significant findings emerged for upward dissent and conformity orientation. This replication study indicated family type as an inconsistent predictor of expressed dissent. Contrary to the original study, we found no evidence to support a connection between pluralistic family types and upward dissent. Finally, as an extension of the original study we analyzed effects of FCPs on displaced dissent, finding an inverse association with conversation orientation. Implications for future research are discussed.