TRUST-BUILDING STRATEGIES IN PARENT–TEEN COMMUNICATION: A PRAGMATIC STUDY OF UZBEK AND AMERICAN FAMILIES
Keywords:
parent–teen communication, trust-building, pragmatics, Uzbek families, American families, speech acts, politeness strategiesAbstract
This article explores trust-building strategies in parent–teen communication from a pragmatic and cross-cultural perspective, focusing on Uzbek and American families. Trust is viewed as a fundamental component of effective family interaction and adolescent development. The study analyzes how parents employ pragmatic strategies such as advice-giving, emotional support, indirectness, praise, and shared decision-making to establish and maintain trust. Drawing on speech act theory and politeness theory, the paper highlights both universal and culture-specific patterns of parental discourse. The findings demonstrate that while Uzbek families tend to favor directive and authority-based strategies, American families rely more on egalitarian and supportive communication styles. These differences reflect broader cultural values and social norms influencing family discourse.
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