Family Communication Patterns as Predictors of Organizational Dissent: A Replication Study |
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| Authors: | Marjorie M Buckner Andrew M Ledbetter Holly J Payne |
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| Institution: | Marjorie M. Bucker (PhD, University of Kentucky, 2015) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University. Andrew M. Ledbetter (PhD, University of Kansas, 2007) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Texas Christian University. Holly J. Payne (PhD, University of Kentucky, 2003) is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Western Kentucky University. Correspondence to: Holly J. Payne, Department of Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #21029, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA. Email: holly.payne@wku.edu |
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| Abstract: | This study replicated a previous research project addressing connections between family-of-origin communication and organizational dissent expression. We predicted that family communication patterns (FCPs), specifically conversation and conformity orientations, would predict upward, lateral, and displaced dissent. As in the original study, significant findings emerged for upward dissent and conformity orientation. This replication study indicated family type as an inconsistent predictor of expressed dissent. Contrary to the original study, we found no evidence to support a connection between pluralistic family types and upward dissent. Finally, as an extension of the original study we analyzed effects of FCPs on displaced dissent, finding an inverse association with conversation orientation. Implications for future research are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Family Communication Patterns Organizational Dissent Expression Replication |
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