Technology in families and the clinical encounter: results of a cross‐national survey

• DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12042
• Publication Date: 2014-04-16T01:59:40Z
• Authors: Gonzalo Bacigalupe; Maria Camara; Laura E. Buffardi
• Keywords: Constructive; Cross-Cultural; Emerging Technologies

Information communication technologies ( ICT ) are an integral part of contemporary family life, though the existing research about its impact is scarce, less than definitive, and individually based, as well failing to attend cross‐cultural cross‐national dimensions. This study investigates how clinicians construe in clinical context. A survey directed at N = 258) four countries C anada, M exico, S pain USA was designed gather data on their beliefs emerging families own practice. The found differences use across correlation analyses showed there were more positive attitudes dynamics among whose them most. Practitioner points constructive attitude towards technology may enhance effective therapy. for personal professional purposes by therapists elicit appreciative conversations with processes. Emerging digital enable involve members virtual exercises participation.