Morman, Mark T.Stevenson, Mary E.Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.2007-12-032017-04-072007-12-032017-04-0720072007-12-03http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5091Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-40).The mother-in-law is one of the most common subjects for a joke and is often used dramatically in the media, but a relationship with a mother-in-law remains an understudied relationship in family communication. The current study examines the communication expectations individuals have for a future relationship with a mother-in-law through an assessment of 76 memorable messages, the sources of these messages, and an assessment of desired closeness with a mother-in-law to further our understanding of this unique relationship.vii, 40 p. : ill.179472 bytes184359 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Communication in the family.Mothers-in-law -- Family relationships.Interpersonal Communication.ThesisWorldwide access