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The Role Of Communication Technology In Adolescent Relationships And Identity Development, Betty-Ann Cyr
The Role Of Communication Technology In Adolescent Relationships And Identity Development, Betty-Ann Cyr
HIM 1990-2015
Text messaging, e-mail, instant messaging, and social networking sites are changing the way people interact with each other. The popularity of these communication technologies among emerging adults in particular has grown exponentially, with little accompanying research to understand their influences on psychosocial development. This study explores the relationship between communication technology usage (text messaging, e-mail, instant messaging, and social networking) and adolescent adjustment among 268 high school students. It was hypothesized that use of communication technology would be related to psychological adjustment, including identity development, relationship attachment and peer conflict. Participants were recruited from three public high schools in central …