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Michaeline Jensen1, Madeleine J George2, Michael A Russell3
1Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 296 Eberhart Bldg, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC, 27412-5001, USA. Michaeline.Jensen@uncg.edu.
Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
|April 6, 2021
Summary
Digital communication can enhance parent-adolescent connections. More daily digital contact, for warmth and control, correlated with better offline interactions and supported adolescent mental health.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Sociology
Background:
- Digital technology use is prevalent among adolescents.
- Understanding its role in family dynamics is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how adolescents and parents use digital technologies.
- To assess the association between digital use, offline interactions, and adolescent mental health.
Main Methods:
- A 14-day ecological momentary assessment was used.
- 388 adolescents (mean age 13.37) reported digital/offline contact and mental health.
Main Results:
- Adolescents used digital communication with parents infrequently (29% of days).
- Increased digital contact (warmth/control) linked to more positive offline interactions.
- Adolescents with mental health issues sought parent support digitally; parents initiated check-ins for behavioral issues.
Conclusions:
- Digital devices can foster parent-adolescent connection and support.
- Technology can aid in behavioral control and connection in the digital age.
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