Abstract
A literature review was conducted on online social networking among military spouses. The unique experiences of military spouses are described, followed by a review of the growth of online social networking. Although minimal research has been conducted with military samples, civilian research has found that social media is largely used to foster social interactions; further, social media has distinct advantages and potential challenges. Social media can function to either connect people or isolate them; it can also promote well-being or cause distress. Best practices are offered to further research and utilization of social media among military spouses.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 325-333 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Military Behavioral Health |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:CONTACT Michelle D. Sherman [email protected] 1020 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Michelle D. Sherman is now with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This work is the result of a partnership funded by the U.S. Department of Defense between the Office of Military Community and Family Policy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through a grant with the University of Minnesota (2013-48710-21515). The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect official policy or position of the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Keywords
- information and communication technology
- military
- military spouse
- online communication
- Social media