Couple and Family Technology Framework: A Treatment Frame for Digital Lives
摘要
Technology has become infused in our work and home life in every way, and even more so since the emergence of COVID-19. How the integration of technology in our lives manifests in our relationships depends on the characteristics of the technology we are using, the sociocultural context and norms in which our relationships are embedded, and how we have organized our relationships. The Couple and Family Technology Framework specifically outlines the way in which the specific aspects of technology affect the structure and processes of our relationships. In this chapter, we will outline how each element of technology affects roles, rules, and boundaries in relationships as well as how relationships are initiated, maintained, and terminated. We will also provide an overview of research testing certain elements of the framework with diverse populations. Finally, we will apply the framework to the therapeutic process and practice.