Family communication is a multifaceted process that extends beyond the simple exchange of information to include the complex negotiation of individual identities and relational roles. At its core, ...

The principle of autonomy has become widely respected, especially in healthcare. In general, this is good. I’m glad we are putting behind us the days of clergy running people’s lives, husbands making ...

Social Theory and Practice, Vol. 39, No. 3 (July 2013), pp. 477-500 (24 pages) Contrary to hierarchical/procedural (HP) models of autonomous action, according to ...

This study’s investigators explored the importance of maintaining relational foundations between nurses and patients during public health emergencies.

If “interdisciplinary” connotes anything, it should be improved communication across disciplines that fosters mutual understanding. This, in turn, advances our understanding of the deeply complex ...

Americans have viewed morality in economic life in at least two ways. One highlights personal economic well-being, and the other focuses on social relationships in economic affairs. From the colonial ...