Computers, the internet, and families a review of the role new technology plays in family life

Journal of Family Issues

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 2001, Pages 776-790

  Hughes, R ^a   Hans, J D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

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EID: 0035537692     PISSN: 0192513X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/019251301022006006     Document Type: Article

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