Technology and Families

One area in which I am very interested is how technology impacts family life, or more specifically, how it affects family life satisfaction.  In the information-rich environment in which many live, it seems to be tempting to live a life without specific focus or with misdirected focus.  On the other hand, the relative ease with which most can access information may enable the disciplined to live a very focused life and live a more personally fulfilling life than they would otherwise.  Masses of information could decrease family life fulfillment or, as this article suggests, it could lead to greatly satisfying family life.  This article from BBC news reports some interesting research findings.  I haven't seen the actual research, but I am interested in the details of how the research was conducted.