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As changes in home technology transform family roles and communication structures, the impact of relationship commitment, communication, and recreational choices upon family organization must be explored (Hertlein Fam Relat 61:374–387, 2012). Family role expectations and communicative practices will need to be redefined in order to clarify and maintain relationships. This paper will examine family communication and relationships, the role of play, the impact of technology upon the family, and intergenerational co-play with technology.
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Cockerham, D., Lin, L. (2018). The Impact of Technology Upon Family Co-play Roles. In: Deng, L., Ma, W., Fong, C. (eds) New Media for Educational Change. Educational Communications and Technology Yearbook. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8896-4_8
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