Social media and internet-based communication in military families during separation: An international scoping review

  • Wood, A., Gray, L., Bowser-Angermann, J., Gibson, P., Fossey, M., & Godier-McBard, L. (2023). Social media and internet-based communication in military families during separation: An international scoping review. New Media & Society, 25(7), 1802-1823. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448221117767
  • Social media/internet-based communication (SM/IBC) usually facilitates connectedness among civilian families, but SM/IBC may pose unique challenges for military families. This international review of literature explored how military families used SM/IBC during separation (e.g., deployment) and the impacts of SM/IBC on military families. A 5-stage literature evaluation and translation framework was used to examine 11 empirical articles. Overall, 4 main themes emerged, indicating types and frequency of SM/ IBC with Service members as well as positive and negative effects of SM/IBC on separated military families.

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