P-01 Parental Influence on Communicative Behaviors of Black Young Adults

Buller Hall Lobby

This study sheds light on the influence family proceedings have on the communicative behaviors of Black young adults. Data was collected from a convenience sample ranging in age from 18-25 years. The instrument includes an argumentativeness scale consisting of 20 items (Infante & Rancer, 1982) which measured the student’s argumentative approach and avoidance behavior in interpersonal relationships. The hypotheses predicted that the dissolution of a parent’s marriage would have the greatest influence on a student’s cautious approach in establishing relationships, with those with parents who went through a contested divorce being more likely to exhibit higher levels of argumentativeness.