The Perceived Influence of Interactive Technology on Marital Relationships

Interactive technologies (e.g., cell phones, internet, social networking sites) are now a regular part of marital relationships. Relying on an Ecological Systems theoretical framework, the current qualitative priority mixed-methods study was based on 66 heterosexual married couples’ ( n  = 132 indiv...

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Published in:Contemporary family therapy 2019-09, Vol.41 (3), p.247-257
Main Authors: Vaterlaus, J. Mitchell, Tulane, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Boundaries
Clinical Psychology
Distraction
Family
Heterosexuality
Interactive television
Internet
Marital relations
Marriage
Married couples
Mobile phones
Networking
Original Paper
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Qualitative research
Social media
Social networks
Social Work
Sociology
Technology
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Summary:Interactive technologies (e.g., cell phones, internet, social networking sites) are now a regular part of marital relationships. Relying on an Ecological Systems theoretical framework, the current qualitative priority mixed-methods study was based on 66 heterosexual married couples’ ( n  = 132 individuals) perspectives regarding the influence of interactive technology on marital relationships. A dyadic qualitative analysis resulted in three themes. First, participants reported that interactive technology can both facilitate distraction and connection. Second, couples indicated that interactive technology allowed them to conveniently communicate. Finally, participants shared that interactive technology can challenge relational boundaries. For this sample, there were no statically significant differences between quantified couple perspectives, but there were some differences in couple qualitative responses.
ISSN:0892-2764
1573-3335
DOI:10.1007/s10591-019-09494-w