Abstract
Negotiated morality theory (NMT) originated within the communication discipline, yet it also represents an expression of the “dialogic” strain of moral theorizing (e.g., Levinas, 1981). In contrast to approaches that cast morality in terms of virtuous qualities of individuals, dialogic perspectives emphasize communication processes. They view relationship ethics as shaped by one’s interpretations of the values espoused by such sources as family, peer groups, faith community, and culture (Haste and Abrahams, 2008; Tappan, 2006), and focus on the social interactions that help relationship partners negotiate and prioritize their personal and collective values. NMT (Waldron and Kelley, 2008) offers a theoretical framework for understanding how personal relationships serve as important sites of these interactions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Engaging Theories in Family Communication |
Subtitle of host publication | Multiple Perspectives |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 233-243 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351790680 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138700932 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- Social Sciences(all)
- Psychology(all)