The Role of Mobile Phones in Family Communication

By K. Devitt, D. Roker. 2009

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Impact of parents mobile device use on parent-child interaction: A literature review (2017, background): “Many parents use their mobile device to monitor their children, their children's’ social media use (Devitt & Roker, 2009; Duggan et al., 2015; Hiniker et al., 2016; Palen & Hughes, 2007), as well as to access parenting information, advice, and support (Baker, Sanders, & Morawska, 2016; Duggan et…”
On the Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices in the Classroom: Evidence From a Survey of Faculty and Students (2012, background): “In a study focusing on young people ages 11–17 years and their parents, Devitt and Roker ( 2009 ) found that parents and children believe cell phones are essential for keeping in touch with each other.”