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Archway Commencement Issue, May 2014
Archway Commencement Issue, May 2014
Archway (1946-2020)
2014 Archway Commencement Issue
Influence Of Family Communication On Organ Donation, Arielle Melino
Influence Of Family Communication On Organ Donation, Arielle Melino
Honors Projects in Communication
Organ donors are in high demand and although many individuals have a favorable attitude toward organ donation, very few are committed to donating. This study aims to examine the impact of mother-daughter relationships and the conversation that stems from this bond on decisions to donate. Some factors that exist within family communication such as attitudes, willingness to communicate, experience, and knowledge may not just impact the perspectives of adults but also the donation decisions of their college-aged children.