Balancing Perspectives on Adolescent Information and Communications Technology Use in the Family Context
A Narrative Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11637271 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yunqi Wang (0000-0003-1013-5497, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, corresponding author), Yan Ruth Xia (0000-0002-2133-075X, University of Nebraska–Lincoln) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-22 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Marriage & Family Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0149-4929 • E-ISSN: 1540-9635 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01494929.2026.2628631 |
| OpenAlex | W7133863931 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 96 |
Context (archaeology · Information and Communications Technology · Information technology · Narrative · Narrative review · Qualitative research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Technology Use by Older Adults
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| Highly cited | No |