Technology and the Global Adolescent

This Element considers the role of culture in the complex interactions of teenagers with technology.

List of contents

1. Introduction: The Example of RACHEL; 2. Adolescence; 3. What are Technology and Media?; 4. Technology and Social Change; 5. How Do Adolescents Use Media and Technology?; 6. Adolescent Identity and Globalization; 7. Benefits of Adolescent Technology and Media Use; 8. Hazards of Adolescent Technology and Media Use; 9. Complex Effects of Media and Technology on Adolescents; 10. Conclusion.

Summary

Adolescents use technology for education, to further their identity and socio-emotional development, to access health information, engage in civic activities, and for entertainment. This comes with challenges. Researchers, parents, and policy makers must consider the role of culture in the complex interactions of teenagers with technology.

Product details

• Authors: Judith L Gibbons, Judith L. Gibbons, Judith L. (St Louis University Gibbons, Gibbons Judith L., Katelyn E Poelker, Katelyn E. Poelker
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781108714181
• ISBN: 978-1-108-71418-1
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Psychology and Cul; Elements in Psychology and Culture
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Globalization, Cultural Studies, The self, ego, identity, personality, Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality, Child & developmental psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Age groups: adolescents, PSYCHOLOGY / Cultural Psychology