'Look it Daddy'. (3rd August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Searles, Darcey K.
• Is Part Of: Research on children and social interaction. Volume 2:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 98
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2018-08-03
• Subjects: Social interaction in children -- Periodicals; Social interaction in adolescence -- Periodicals; 303.32
• DOI: 10.1558/rcsi.32576
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2057-5807

Abstract

Abstract : Video-mediated technologies enable families with young children to participate in interactions with remote family members. This article examines how a family with young children uses the affordances of video conferencing to 'show' items or themselves. Findings indicate that there are two types of shows in these remote family interactions: those that are designed to receive identification, and those that are designed to receive appreciation and/or assessment. These shows are also often collaboratively produced between a child and her co-present parent. Finally, this paper considers the implications of these shows for our understanding of how families remotely participate in family life. Data are in American English.