Abstract
In the last decade, the Social Networks (SN) spreading has increasingly affected the way people interact and
relate. Recently, family scholars have approached this topic of research mainly focusing on how parent-child
relationship may affect the child use of the social network. Most of this literature sees the SN as a potentially
risky environment and highlights the importance of parental monitoring and control in order to prevent risks
like cyberbullying, sexting, etc. In the present research we argue that the SN are likely to have for a
positive impact on family relationships. Specifically, the study aimed at analyzing how parent-child frequent
interactions in Facebook may affect and improve their relationship. A questionnaire assessing family
relations, use of Facebook, and psychological outcomes was administered to more than 200 adolescents and
late adolescents and their parents in Italy and Chile. Data were analysed using the using the Actor-Partner
Interdependence Model (APIM; Kenny & Cook, 1999). Results showed that both for parents and child
interaction in Facebook is associated with a perceived improvement of the quality of the relationship. A
moderating effect of parental warm was found on this association. Theoretical and practical implication of
these results are discussed.
Lingua originale | English |
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Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | Linking technology and psychology: feeding the mind, energy for life |
Pagine | 1103 |
Numero di pagine | 1 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2015 |
Evento | The 14th European Congress of Psychology - MILANO -- ITA Durata: 7 lug 2015 → 10 mag 2016 |
Convegno
Convegno | The 14th European Congress of Psychology |
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Città | MILANO -- ITA |
Periodo | 7/7/15 → 10/5/16 |
Keywords
- parent-child relationship
- social network