As virtual reality (VR) technologies have improved in the past decade, more research has
investigated how they could support more effective communication in various contexts to …

The practice of sharing family photographs is as old as the camera itself. Many mothers now
share baby photos online, yet little is known about what kinds of baby photos they share and …

This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

As a Web 2.0 technology, blogs are gaining attention as useful knowledge sharing platforms
for knowledge management in a collaborative work environment. This study investigates the …

Online technologies are promising for helping older adults maintain social connectedness,
particularly with younger people, yet many older adults resist or participate minimally in the …

Despite widespread adoption of information and communications technologies (ICTs) by
families in the United States, little is known about parents' use of ICTs specifically for family …

When living apart, grandparents and grandchildren often use audio-visual communication
approaches to stay connected. However, these approaches seldom provide sufficient …

Families have a strong need to connect with their loved ones over distance. However, most
technologies do not provide the same feelings of connectedness that one feels from seeing …

Minorities are the fastest growing demographic in the US and the poverty level in the US is
the highest it has been in 50 years. We interviewed middle to upper class, suburban, white …

Video conferencing is a technology that families and friends use to connect with each other
over distance. However, even with such technology readily available, we still do not have a …