The Role of Communication in Strengthening the Family Structure

Neside Yildirim

Abstract: Communication refers to; emotions, thoughts, knowledge, and news exchanges among people; the reciprocal transmission of the news through the person, in any form and way that might come to mind; and people convey their feelings, thoughts and ideas to each other. For the family to be strong, it needs to be balanced and strengthened relationally. Those who care about communication in terms of strengthening the family, emphasize the quality of communication especially since childhood. Meanwhile, there are those who care about the existence of the third person in the family. The third person is at least quite effective in connecting two existing individuals. In this respect, in the most families, the ideas and solution proposals of the third member who makes up triple-forming is influential in directing and strengthening the family. This study, based on resources, discusses the importance of family balance and strength and the quality and characteristics of communication within the family. In the conclusions and suggestions of the article, male and female difference and the importance of the sport activities which left the family weak is pointed out.

Keywords: Family, Empowerment, Communication, Balance