Qualitative analysis reveals young adults enhance family relationships with older relatives through social media, suggesting cultural practices persist in a multicultural society.
Key Points
Social media strengthens emotional bonds, improving family relationships across distances.
Study included 15 young adults from Dubai, focusing on WhatsApp and Facebook usage for communication.
Qualitative design explored how digital interactions help maintain cultural continuity and family dynamics.
Findings indicate social media adoption supports emotional resilience in multicultural families, enhancing intergenerational solidarity.