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A binding tie: Supportive communication of family kinkeepers

Margaret S. Leach Faculty Associate in the Department of Communication Studies, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ, 85069–7100
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Dawn O. Braithwaite Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ, 85069–7100
Pages 200-216 | Published online: 21 May 2009

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