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Journal of Family Communication Template

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About the Journal of Family Communication format

Journal of Family Communication is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Attachment and Relationship Dynamics, Family Dynamics and Relationships, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Journal of Family Communication 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inAttachment and Relationship Dynamics Family Dynamics and Relationships Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Family Support in Illness
ISSN1526-7431
Citation impact (2-yr)1.37
h-index56
i10-index326
Total citations13,561
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in Journal of Family Communication per year

22
2014
26
2015
33
2016
28
2017
24
2018
26
2019
23
2020
26
2021
22
2022
26
2023
21
2024
25
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Family Communication by publication year

886
2014
588
2015
945
2016
644
2017
414
2018
433
2019
332
2020
354
2021
172
2022
178
2023
48
2024
31
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Family Communication

Family Relations and the Internet: Exploring a Family Boundaries Approach

Gustavo S. Mesch · 1 Apr 2006

Abstract The introduction of new technologies such as the Internet into the household can potentially change the quality of family relationships. We developed and tested a family boundaries approach, suggesting that frequency and type of Internet use are negatively related to family time and positively related to family conflicts, yielding a low overall perception of…

Parental Confirmation and Affection as Mediators of Family Communication Patterns and Children's Mental Well-Being

Paul Schrodt, Andrew M. Ledbetter, Jennifer K. Ohrt · 1 Feb 2007

Abstract This study examined the extent to which parental confirmation and affection mediate the associations among family communication patterns (i.e., conversation and conformity) and young adult children's mental well-being (i.e., self-esteem, perceived stress, and mental health). Participants included 567 young adult children from both first-marriage and postdivorce families. Results supported most of the hypothesized relationships…

In Words and Deeds: Parental Involvement and Mediation of Children's Television Viewing

Ron Warren · 1 Oct 2001

Abstract This study examines the influence of global parental involvement in parental mediation of television viewing. Involvement consists of two dimensions: (a) accessibility to children, and (b) engagement in childrearing and shared activities. This survey of 327 parents of school-aged children demonstrates that parents' attitudes toward television, accessibility, parent-child discussions of personal topics, and physical…

Journal of Family Communication template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Family Communication format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Family Communication template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Family Communication use?
Journal of Family Communication uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Journal of Family Communication 12 (3): 45–58.
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No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Journal of Family Communication document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes Journal of Family Communication?
Journal of Family Communication is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Journal of Family Communication template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
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