Doing family online: (In)formal knowledge circulation, information‐seeking practices, and support communities
Journal: Family Relations
Year: 2023

Abstract Objective Drawing on the theory of polymedia and on the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in (re)defining the articulation between the private and the public, this introduction reflects on what ICT does to and for families around the world. Background Through the development of networking platforms, video call applications, personal sites, and collaborative information platforms, ICT has changed the way people live, love, and interact. It has also afforded new ways