Adolescent-Parent Communication in a Digital World

Differences by Family Communication Patterns

Bibliographic Data

ID2329101
AuthorsJessie H Rudi (0000-0002-5836-6254, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, USA, corresponding author), Amy Walkner (University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, USA), Amy J Walkner (University of Minnesota), J Dworkin (0000-0002-5619-6044, University of Minnesota)
Year2015
Volume47
Issue6
Pages811-828
Publication date2015-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueYouth & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0044-118X • E-ISSN: 1552-8499
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0044118x14560334
OpenAlexW2093129355
LanguageEN
Citations received15
References cited21

We examined how family communication patterns (FCPs) are associated with frequency of adolescent-parent communication in person, over the phone, via text message, and via email. Adolescents ( N = 195) aged 13 to 18 completed an online survey assessing FCPs and frequency of communication methods used with parents. The results revealed that both frequency and method of communication differed by general FCPs; adolescents in higher conformity families reported less frequent text messaging with mothers than adolescents in lower conformity families, and adolescents in higher conversation families (mothers only) and lower conformity families reported more frequent email communication with parents. Results set the stage for future research to further explore the processes and outcomes of adolescent-parent communication through communication technology

Conformity · Conversation · Developmental psychology · Phone · Set (abstract data type) · Socialization · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child Development and Digital Technology · Communication · Computer Science · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology · Social Psychology

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