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Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review 3/2016

02-06-2016

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Children in Military Families

Auteurs: Austen B. McGuire, Ric G. Steele

Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review | Uitgave 3/2016

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Abstract

Youth in military families experience a relatively unique set of stressors that can put them at risk for numerous psychological and behavior problems. Thus, there is a need to identify potential mechanisms by which children can gain resiliency against these stressors. One potential mechanism that has yet to be empirically studied with military youth is social networking sites (SNSs). SNSs have gained significant popularity among society, especially youth. Given the significance of these communication tools in youths’ lives, it is important to analyze how SNS use may affect military youth and their ability to cope with common military life stressors. The current review examines the potential positive and negative consequences associated with SNS use in coping with three common stressors of youth in military families: parent deployment, frequent relocation, and having a family member with a psychological or physical disability. By drawing from SNS and military literature, we predict that SNS use can be a positive tool for helping children in military families to cope with stressors. However, certain SNS behaviors can potentially result in more negative outcomes. Recommendations for future research are also discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Impact of Social Networking Sites on Children in Military Families
Auteurs
Austen B. McGuire
Ric G. Steele
Publicatiedatum
02-06-2016
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review / Uitgave 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1096-4037
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2827
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-016-0206-1

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