Generally speaking, it is considered to have a negative influence on the family bond but we conducted a study with youth recently and our findings indicated that this does not hold true in the Pakistani context. The bonding of males differed from that of females but there weren't any particular differences between the heavy new media users and light new media users.
The communication has never been more available when human create internet (social media)
However, times for communication between human beings falls because of some negative impact of technology. Especially social media (Facebook, tiwtter and so on)can take control over a family.
New social media also have positive and negative effects . hoping these links can help you.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/243280-how-does-technology-affect-family-communication/
http://www.metafuture.org/Articles/icts.htm
Danah Boyd's book "it's complicated" gives a very nuanced answer on your question.
As the title of the book suggests, the question is indeed complicated and depends largely on the specificity of the situation/family.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Social Science
- Media
- Journalism