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ABSTRACT
Guided by Family Communication Patterns, O-S-R-O-R Model, and Information Repertoires Theories, this study explores how family communication patterns developed in childhood mobilize adults’ civic engagement and political participation. Political socialization occurs through the development of self-efficacy, as well as by the use of multiple information sources, coupled with traditional and newer communication technologies via interpersonal and mass media channels. A path analysis confirms that family communication patterns encountered in childhood, mediated by political efficacy and information seeking and sharing, continue to influence civic and political activities in adulthood. Understanding these significant associations provides a clear picture of political mobilization motivations and family communication practices.
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Elizabeth E. Graham
Elizabeth E. Graham (Ph.D., Kent State University) is a Professor in the School of Communication Studies at Kent State University. Her research interests include family communication, instructional communication, and measurement trends in communication research.
Tang Tang
Tang Tang (Ph.D., Ohio University) is a Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University. Her research interests include uses and effects of new communication technologies, and sports communication.
L. Meghan Mahoney
L. Meghan Mahoney (Ph.D., Ohio University) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at West Chester University. Her research interests include new media audiences, social media, and marketing messages for behavior and social change.