Digital Communication, Family Identity, and Markers of Emerging Adulthood

IF 1.7 4区心理学 Q2 COMMUNICATION

Journal of Media Psychology-Theories Methods and Applications Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.1027/1864-1105/a000391

Samantha LeBouef, Jodi Dworkin

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Abstract

Abstract: In the current study, we examined the relationships between key markers of emerging adulthood (unique combinations of work and school in particular), family identity, and frequency of digital communication with mother, father, and closest sibling to address several gaps in the literature. The goal of this study was to examine how work and school status were associated with family identity, and frequency of digital communication with mothers, fathers, and siblings. This study utilized a subsample ( n = 355) of emerging adults who reported on digital communication with three family members (mother, father, and closest sibling) as part of a larger study. Data were collected through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk and participants were compensated $0.50 for their time. A series of descriptive analyses, MANCOVAs, and moderated regressions were conducted using SPSS version 25. Analyses revealed that family identity was associated with digital communication with mother and father, and social well-being moderated the relationship between digital communication with mother and family identity; these relationships did not vary by markers of emerging adulthood. Limitations and future directions for research are considered.

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数字通信、家庭身份和新兴成年的标志

摘要:在本研究中，我们研究了新兴成年期的关键标志(特别是工作和学校的独特组合)、家庭身份以及与母亲、父亲和最亲近的兄弟姐妹的数字通信频率之间的关系，以解决文献中的一些空白。这项研究的目的是研究工作和学校状况与家庭身份以及与母亲、父亲和兄弟姐妹的数字通信频率之间的关系。这项研究利用了一个子样本(n = 355)，这些新兴成年人报告了与三个家庭成员(母亲、父亲和最亲密的兄弟姐妹)的数字通信，作为一项更大研究的一部分。数据是通过亚马逊的土耳其机器人收集的，参与者可以得到0.5美元的报酬。使用SPSS版本25进行了一系列描述性分析、MANCOVAs和适度回归。分析发现，家庭认同与父母数字交流相关，社会幸福感调节了与母亲数字交流与家庭认同的关系;这些关系并没有随着成年初期的标志而变化。展望了研究的局限性和未来发展方向。

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Journal of Media Psychology-Theories Methods and Applications Multiple-

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3.20

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11.80%

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期刊介绍： Journal of Media Psychology (JMP) is committed to publishing original, high-quality papers which cover the broad range of media psychological research. This peer-reviewed journal focuses on how human beings select, use, and experience various media as well as how media (use) can affect their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors. Submissions must substantially advance the current state-of the art on a theoretical and/or an empirical level. To name just a few typical fields and domains of inquiry, the Journal of Media Psychology considers manuscripts dealing with research on entertainment, computer-mediated communication (including social media), human-computer interaction, e-learning, computer and video games, virtual environments, or advertising. The journal is also open to research from neighboring disciplines as far as this work ties in with psychological concepts of the uses and effects of the media. Submissions of comparative work, e.g., crossmedia, cross-gender, or cross-cultural, are encouraged. Moreover, submissions including alternative analysis procedures such as the Bayesian approach are welcome. Starting in 2015, the pre-registration of research plans will also be possible. To ensure short turn-around cycles for manuscript review and fast publication, the Journal of Media Psychology relies heavily upon electronic communication and information exchange, starting from electronic submission and continuing throughout the entire review and production process.