2021
DOI: 10.1177/14614448211016885
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Social media use and family connectedness: A systematic review of quantitative literature

Abstract: Despite the ubiquitous use of social media platforms by people of all ages, there is limited synthesis of evidence on their effect on family connectedness. This systematic review assesses the quantitative evidence around relationship between social media use and family connectedness. We searched articles published between January 2010 and April 2020. Nine of the 14 included studies examined the effect of social media on parent-child communication, while the rest explored the effect on broader family relationsh… Show more

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“…Besides gigantic claims made in these studies, these studies had theoretical ambiguities, lacked representative samples, and were based on descriptive analysis. On the other hand, the researchers contend that university students used Facebook in a positive manner [40]. They used Facebook for maintaining and developing social relationship [41], and they also used this platform for information seeking [42].…”
Section: Facebook Use Among Pakistani University Studentsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Besides gigantic claims made in these studies, these studies had theoretical ambiguities, lacked representative samples, and were based on descriptive analysis. On the other hand, the researchers contend that university students used Facebook in a positive manner [40]. They used Facebook for maintaining and developing social relationship [41], and they also used this platform for information seeking [42].…”
Section: Facebook Use Among Pakistani University Studentsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While according to Whiting and Williams (2013), across the globe, the majority of people claim that using social media is primarily motivated by the need to connect with family. Social media continues to influence families (Tariq, 2022).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition to examining the effects of social media on parent-child communication, the remainder of the study examined the effects of social media on broader family ties. Consequently, previous studies have not addressed the impact of social media on family spending (Tariq et al, 2022). This study examines the household's social media addiction, their household spending, and its effect on Muslim family ties in the province of West Sumatera with the highest social media usage pattern.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%