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Sharenting in an evolving digital world: Increasing online connection and consumer vulnerability

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  • L. Lin Ong
  • Alexa K. Fox
  • Laurel Aynne Cook
  • Claire Bessant
  • Pingping Gan
  • Mariea Grubbs Hoy
  • Emma Nottingham
  • Beatriz Pereira
  • Stacey Barell Steinberg

Abstract

Sharenting (using social media to share content about one's child) is a progressively common phenomenon enabled by society's increased connection to digital technology. Although it can encourage positive connections to others, it also creates concerns related to children's privacy and well‐being. In this paper, we establish boundaries and terminology related to sharenting in an evolving digital world. We conceptualize a modern sharenting ecosystem involving key stakeholders (parents, children, community, commercial institutions, and policymakers), by applying consumer vulnerability theory to explore the increased online connection that occurs as work, school, and socialization become increasingly more virtual. Next, we expand the characterization of sharenting by introducing a spectrum of sharenting awareness that categorizes three types of sharenting (active, passive, and invisible). Finally, we provide a research agenda for policymakers and consumer welfare researchers.

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  • L. Lin Ong & Alexa K. Fox & Laurel Aynne Cook & Claire Bessant & Pingping Gan & Mariea Grubbs Hoy & Emma Nottingham & Beatriz Pereira & Stacey Barell Steinberg, 2022. "Sharenting in an evolving digital world: Increasing online connection and consumer vulnerability," Journal of Consumer Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 56(3), pages 1106-1126, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jconsa:v:56:y:2022:i:3:p:1106-1126
    DOI: 10.1111/joca.12462
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