Morman, Mark T.2016-06-212016-06-212016-052016-03-07May 2016http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9610The importance of a mother’s affectionate communication with her child is significant; thus, the mother/child dyad is central many studies that place value on the significance of a confident, self-assured mother with the ability to express affection to her children in a loving and beneficial way. This research will focus on the mother and the young adult child relationship, collecting data to determine if there is an association between a mother’s affectionate communication and her young adult’s self-esteem and life satisfaction.application/pdfenMother. Affection. Self-esteem. Life satisfaction.ThesisWorldwide access.Access changed 8/16/21.2016-06-21