Elizabeth Dorrance Hall Ph.D.

About

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Communication at Michigan State University and director of the Family Communication and Relationships Lab. A researcher, teacher, and writer, her work focuses on how family relationships evolve over time, especially challenging family relationships.

Books by Elizabeth Dorrance Hall Ph.D.

Recent Posts

How COVID-19 Changed Communication for Strained Families

Wondering how the pandemic changed communication for strained family relationships? New research reveals how marginalized members perceived changes in their family communication.

How to Cope With Another Socially Isolated Winter

Heading into another socially isolated winter? These research-based coping strategies work.

Can a Close Sibling Relationship Strain Other Sibling Bonds?

How supportive are your sibling relationships? New research suggests that strong bonds between two siblings could mean trouble for other siblings in the family.

Navigating Social Interaction in a World With COVID-19

Unsure how to ask a friend if they are willing to see you as coronaviruses cases continue to rise? Research on friendship helps explain why these conversations are difficult.

When Women Feel Disrespected at Work

New research reveals six ways women in male-dominated workplaces are disrespected at work, and what women do about it.

How to Protect and Repair Family Relationships

Family members inevitably hurt one another. Here are research-based tips for repairing relationships and protecting them from eventual harm.

Staying Home? How to Survive Spending 24/7 With Your Partner

Staying home to fight the spread of COVID-19? Worried about spending 24/7 with your spouse? Here's how to be a good partner (and co-worker) while navigating your new life at home.

Maintaining Relationships While Practicing Social Distancing

Research on long-distance relationships provides many ideas for connecting in isolation.

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Conversations

Are holidays with family more stress than they are worth? These research-based tips will help get your holiday conversations started and keep them civil.

Be an Ally to Your Family’s "Black Sheep" During the Holidays

Five research-based strategies for helping marginalized members of your family feel included.