Citation

Mosley MA, Lancaster M. Am. J. Fam. Ther. 2019; 47(1): 52-66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01926187.2019.1586592

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Communication technologies benefit romantic relationships in terms of connection, but can also bring potential harm. Positive relational outcomes of adolescent technology use (i.e., increased emotional connection) have been examined separately from negative outcomes (i.e., unwanted monitoring of whereabouts) in previous research. However, the current study utilized hierarchical multiple regression to explore whether variance in both positive and negative relational outcomes could be explained by time spent online.

RESULTS suggest that time spent online predicts both positive relationship quality and cyber dating abuse after controlling age and gender. Implications include a greater understanding of the intersection between technology and adolescent relationships.

Language: en

Keywords

couples assessment; cultural issues in family & couples therapy; family assessment; intimacy; sexuality