EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION STYLES IN FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66055/ncnf1168Keywords:
Conversation Approach, Communication Approach, Mental Health, FamilyAbstract
Conversation is essential to the success of every interaction, it is a dynamic process that takes
place around all the time, one of the developmental communication areas that may desire dynamic
conversation is family communication. Conversation shape individuals throughout their lives, and
it is the foundation of family life and functioning. Through conversation, families are defined and
members learn how to organize meaning. It is considered effective when it achieves the desired
response or reaction, a family without a well-structured conversation, is likely to experience
mental health challenges. Mental health challenges have introduced fear, anxiety, uncertainties
and anger. The purpose of this study was to investigate conversation approach towards enhancing
family mental health. The study was specifically guided by the following objective: identify
communication styles as used by families towards enhancing mental health in Isukha Central. The
study was anchored on communication accommodation and interaction theories. The study
location was Isukha Central Ward in Shinyalu Sub County, Kakamega County. Data was collected
using interviews, focus group discussions and observation, purposive sampling was applied to
identify participants. The study employed descriptive research design with qualitative approach.
The findings to this study are expected to provide an insight on conversation approach in family
mental health management in Isukha Central, Kakamega County and inform the development of
interventions that promote positive communication on mental health in families. The study was
significant to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal number 3, “Ensure healthy lives
and promote well-being for all at all ages”.
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