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Children and Adolescents: The Impact of the Internet

Children and Adolescents: The Impact of the Internet AbstractThe Internet provides access to electronic mail (e-mail), chat rooms, visually represented social interactions, voice and video connections, games, and general Word Wide Web (www or web) surfing. For children and adolescents the Internet has three main uses: information-gathering, entertainment, and interpersonal communication. Many adults fear that youth Internet use will result in negative consequences. Other individuals promote the use of the Internet as supporting positive growth in children and adolescents. This article presents an overview of some of the main areas of concern regarding Internet use as well as its possible benefits. It is hoped that this information will assist school counsellors and psychologists support positive youth Internet use while avoiding negative aspects of Internet involvement. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling Cambridge University Press

Children and Adolescents: The Impact of the Internet

Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling , Volume 14 (2): 11 – Feb 12, 2016
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Cambridge University Press
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004
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1037-2911
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1839-2520
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10.1017/S103729110000248X
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Abstract

AbstractThe Internet provides access to electronic mail (e-mail), chat rooms, visually represented social interactions, voice and video connections, games, and general Word Wide Web (www or web) surfing. For children and adolescents the Internet has three main uses: information-gathering, entertainment, and interpersonal communication. Many adults fear that youth Internet use will result in negative consequences. Other individuals promote the use of the Internet as supporting positive growth in children and adolescents. This article presents an overview of some of the main areas of concern regarding Internet use as well as its possible benefits. It is hoped that this information will assist school counsellors and psychologists support positive youth Internet use while avoiding negative aspects of Internet involvement.

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Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling – Cambridge University Press

Published: Feb 12, 2016

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