The article “Influence of technology usage on family communication patterns and functioning” by Ashwini Tadpatrikar et al., examines the degree of influence of technology and family communication and identifies current patterns of family activities. As part of the study, a literature review was conducted on the relationship between technology and family communication (Tadpatrikar, Sharma, & Viswanath, 2021). Based on the results, the authors determined the prospects for developing relationships in the family in the conditions of technology impact and the predominance of virtual communication.
This article aims to find ways to adapt family communication patterns, taking into account the growing role of technology in everyday life. Improvements in technology aimed at simplifying communication are reducing face-to-face communication. Since this tendency affects family interactions, the article aimed to investigate the nature and extent of this phenomenon. After summarizing and summarizing different interpretations, the authors formulated research questions using PICO guidelines. In addition, the selection criteria for conducting the research were formed by analyzing related publications. The research results were structured in an electronic database for further information extraction. In the article’s content, a convenient and understandable diagram is given regarding the selection of researched publications. Therefore, the research can be accessible to any audience, including those who are not entirely competent in the selection systems and extraction of the research results.
Having examined the study results in more detail, the hypothesis about the influence of the latest technologies on the nature of family communication has been confirmed. The authors note that regardless of the type of family orientation, there is a tendency to encourage technology-based communication. However, the degree of control and emotionality of communication in the family may differ. In addition, the systematization of the research results made it possible to distinguish four phases of the family cycle. It enables one to determine how technology is integrated into the family system. According to the study, in the long run, families lose their internal connection with the introduction of technologies into communication. Despite this, the authors note that the state of communication is positive in families where parents and children implement equal and shared use of technologies.
Summarizing the criticism of this article, the publication is perfectly structured and meets all the requirements for the design of scientific works. The information given in the article is reliable since the authors of the publication are scientists of psychology and psychiatry. The article is published based on verified literary sources and reliable research data. Also, the text contains graphic data in a small but sufficient amount, which does not create the effect of overloading the text. However, I would recommend considering the use of line or bar charts to better visualize the statistical information. Borrowed information is correctly cited, and abbreviations are deciphered. No grammatical or stylistic errors were found in the text. The article’s design and content are generally correct and precise.
Having considered the issues of the article in detail, it can be claimed that the information provided correlates with society’s current problems. The article aims to research the specifics of technology’s impact on family communication. As part of the research, it was proven that, in most cases, technologies change the nature of spending time with the family. The layout and text of the article are impeccably executed, and the writing style is understandable to both a general and a specialized audience. The graphic materials presented in the publication are balanced with the text and harmoniously complement the presentation of information. The article is recommended for reading and can be valuable for further research.
Reference
Tadpatrikar, A., Sharma, M. K., & Viswanath, S. S. (2021). Influence of technology usage on family communication patterns and functioning: A systematic review. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 58, 102595. Web.