| Characteristic | Share of respondents* |
|---|---|
| Technology makes getting in touch with family members easier | 74% |
| Technology devices make one feel more connected | 59% |
| Communication technology enables constant dialogue wth family and friends | 58% |
| Social networks are a great way to feel close to family and friends | 45% |
| Technology has little impact on one's frequency of communication with friends or family | 45% |
| Technology makes it easier to arrange meetings with family members | 45% |
| Mobile technology enhances interactions with immediate family | 43% |
| Internet encourages contact with family or friends | 43% |
| Uncomfortable with finding out about life of family members via social network | 42% |
| Technology has led to less face-to-face interactions among families | 36% |
| Uncomfortable knowing family members can monitor one's activity on social media | 32% |
| Uncomfortable with family members being able to get in touch at any time | 29% |
| Social media helps understanding family members better | 20% |
| Playing online games with family members helps connect with them | 18% |
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Release date
July 2014
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Region
Germany
Survey time period
April 14 to 28, 2014
Number of respondents
1,000 respondents
Age group
18-65 years
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
* Percentage indicates respondents who strongly or tend to agree with each statement
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