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Cruz, M.R., &  Layco, H.  (2016).  Press On:  A Study  on Family  Communicative  Practices for the  Depressed,  Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, University  of the  Philippines, College of Mass Communication
This thesis  looked into the  communication practices of family  members to alleviate  the condition of  the depressed  young adult. Specifically, this aimed  to:  (1) describe  the  roles of the  family  members  within the family  network; (2) discover the kinds  of social support  given to the depressed; (3)  describe  the  communication practices through verbal and nonverbal cues; and (4) describe  the quality  of communication of  the members and the depressed. The  study  used two theories, namely  Social Support Theory and Family  Network Theory.  
This thesis  looked into the  communication practices of family  members to alleviate  the condition of  the depressed  young adult. Specifically, this aimed  to:  (1) describe  the  roles of the  family  members  within the family  network; (2) discover the kinds  of social support  given to the depressed; (3)  describe  the  communication practices through verbal and nonverbal cues; and (4) describe  the quality  of communication of  the members and the depressed. The  study  used two theories, namely  Social Support Theory and Family  Network Theory.  


Four families agreed to be interviewed  for  the study  and they  were  provided  with a  consent and  confidentiality  agreement.  Informants recognize  that each member  of the family  has different roles  to play  within the family. Parents are  expected to  look after, and provide for their children. Elders must  ensure  the  well-being  of the  younger siblings. Results showed there  is an observable increase  in  attention given to depressed  young adults, usually  manifested by  the physical presence  of family  members,  frequent attempts to engage  in conversations and giving pieces of advice. Communication practices are more  verbal than nonverbal, as family  members tend to talk to the depressed individual more, and try  to give  them  as much words of  encouragement.
Four families agreed to be interviewed  for  the study  and they  were  provided  with a  consent and  confidentiality  agreement.  Informants recognize  that each member  of the family  has different roles  to play  within the family. Parents are  expected to  look after, and provide for their children. Elders must  ensure  the  well-being  of the  younger siblings. Results showed there  is an observable increase  in  attention given to depressed  young adults, usually  manifested by  the physical presence  of family  members,  frequent attempts to engage  in conversations and giving pieces of advice. Communication practices are more  verbal than nonverbal, as family  members tend to talk to the depressed individual more, and try  to give  them  as much words of  encouragement.
Keywords: Mental Health, Depression, Family Communication
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Cruz, M.R., & Layco, H. (2016). Press On: A Study on Family Communicative Practices for the Depressed, Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, University of the Philippines, College of Mass Communication

This thesis looked into the communication practices of family members to alleviate the condition of the depressed young adult. Specifically, this aimed to: (1) describe the roles of the family members within the family network; (2) discover the kinds of social support given to the depressed; (3) describe the communication practices through verbal and nonverbal cues; and (4) describe the quality of communication of the members and the depressed. The study used two theories, namely Social Support Theory and Family Network Theory.

Four families agreed to be interviewed for the study and they were provided with a consent and confidentiality agreement. Informants recognize that each member of the family has different roles to play within the family. Parents are expected to look after, and provide for their children. Elders must ensure the well-being of the younger siblings. Results showed there is an observable increase in attention given to depressed young adults, usually manifested by the physical presence of family members, frequent attempts to engage in conversations and giving pieces of advice. Communication practices are more verbal than nonverbal, as family members tend to talk to the depressed individual more, and try to give them as much words of encouragement.

Keywords: Mental Health, Depression, Family Communication

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