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Family Communication and Relationships Lab

The Family Communication and Relationships Lab is a social science lab at Michigan State University and Rutgers University which houses a collection of researchers and students invested in understanding the complex dynamics of family communication in a variety of contexts. We collaborate with researchers across the globe to conduct and disseminate cutting edge family communication research that explores family disruptions and processes that can make a difference in the everyday lives of families.

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Kristina Scharp

Associate Professor of Communication

Emailks1833@rutgers.edu

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Jen Theiss

Jennifer Theiss

Professor of Communication

Phone848-932-8719

Emailjtheiss@rutgers.edu

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