ABSTRACT
Technology is almost like the air we breathe or like a part of the genetic makeup. The integration of technology in the lives, then, should be thoughtful, with purpose, and support the strengths of a specific individual, couple, or family/relational system. The Technology Integration Plan describes a decision-making process by which couples, families, scholars, educators, family consultants, and mental health professionals can design ways to responsibly and effectively integrate technology in daily life. The plan for integrating technology into one’s couple and family life depends, in part, on who are the members of the relational system, and the behaviors the plan is designed to address. Parents are motivated in when and how they use technology in their couple and family life. Parents and children can develop strategies to manage the ecological elements and restructure family roles to improve processes.
