​Who we are

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. 



What we do

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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Our lab mission

We train the next generation of family communication researchers in multiple and mixed methods with an emphasis on public outreach and translating research for public consumption.