Redefining Boundaries in Families through Social Networking Leisure

Bibliographic Data

ID11217770
AuthorsIryna Sharaievska (0000-0002-4539-3085, Appalachian State University, corresponding author), Monika Stodolska (0000-0002-1727-2841, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Year2015
Volume37
Issue5
Pages431-446
Publication date2015-10-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueLeisure Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-0400 • E-ISSN: 1521-0588
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01490400.2015.1021882
OpenAlexW2179472773
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited34

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence the use of social networking sites (SNS) for leisure has on boundaries between families and the outside world, as well as boundaries between family members. The family systems theory and the concept of boundaries served as a basis for this study. Seven families (22 individual family members) took part in the study. Group and individual interviews were conducted for this study. The data supported previous research claiming that connection with the outside world was among the major reasons for using SNS. The findings also suggested that families tried to preserve clear boundaries between themselves and the outside world by controlling who can access their accounts, what information can be shared and what is appropriate time to use SNS. The findings also suggested that the boundaries between family members are constantly being redefined to meet the changing realities of technological world

Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Sharing Economy and Platforms · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour

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