Title

Video Game Therapy: Application of the Couple and Family Technology Framework

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

Contemporary Family Therapy

Volume

39

Issue

2

First page number:

112

Last page number:

120

Abstract

The couple and family technology framework outlines how technology affects couple and family relationships. This framework has been applied to understanding the impact of technology on infidelity, contributed to our understanding of online gaming issues in couple relationships, and sexting. The purpose of this paper is to outline how to implement video gaming as a disciplinary tool for youth congruent with the couple and family technology framework. Specifically, we identify the elements of video games that can be applied as an intervention in family treatment with youth in a token economy. This proposed technique focuses on utilizing technology (and specifically video games) as a strategy to improve youth’s behavior. Consistent with the couple and family technology framework, this paper outlines how accessibility, affordability, accommodation, and approximation can be used to improve behavior as well as improve parent–child relationships. Implications are included. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Language

english

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