Buy Now, Pay Later: Family Communication Patterns Theory, Parental Financial Support, and Emerging Adults' Openness about Credit Card Behaviors

Guided by family communication patterns (FCP) theory, the current study investigated the ways that family interaction contributes to emerging adults' likelihood to discuss their credit card behaviors with their parents. Data from 188 emerging adults were analyzed. Results indicated that family...

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Published in:Journal of family communication 2014-01, Vol.14 (1), p.53-71
Main Authors: Thorson, Allison R., Kranstuber Horstman, Haley A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Behavior
Communication
Conformity
Credit
Credit cards
Families & family life
Family relations
Financial Support
Interpersonal communication
Moderation
Openness
Parents
Parents & parenting
Payments
Personal finance
Theory
Young adults
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