Functions of Parent-Child Argumentation

Antonio Bova is Assistant Professor of Social Psychology of Communication at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy. His research interests revolve around the psychological concern for social interactions at different levels, and the study of argumentation in contexts characterized by a substantial prevalence of interpersonal interactions. He is co-editor of the book Interpersonal Argumentation in Educational and Professional Contexts together with Francesco Arcidiacono.

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. A qualitative methodology for studying parent-child argumentation.- Chapter 3. The initial phase of the argumentative discussions between parents and children.- Chapter 4. Prevailing arguments and types of conclusions of parent-child argumentation.- Chapter 5. Conclusions.