Teens’ Online Friendships Just as Meaningful as Face-to-Face Ones, UCI Study Finds
University of California, IrvineMany parents worry about how much time teenagers spend texting, sharing selfies and engaging in other online activities with their friends. However, according to a recent research synthesis from the University of California, Irvine, many of these digital behaviors serve the same purpose and encompass the same core qualities as face-to-face relationships.