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Technology and Youth - Growing Up in a Digital World (Hardcover)
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Technology and Youth - Growing Up in a Digital World (Hardcover)
Series: Sociological Studies of Children and Youth
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This volume focuses on the theme of Technology and Youth;
advancements in communication and leisure technologies over the
past decade have radically transformed the role of technology in
the lives of youth. Around the globe, children and adolescents are
often seen as being the first to embrace new technologies, such as
new forms of social media. Having a cell phone, once regarded as an
adult technology, has become a necessity within youth culture in
many societies. Even video games, once limited to stand-alone
computers, have become a venue for social gatherings of youth. The
rapid pace of technological advancement has brought about profound
changes in the very nature of childhood and adolescence.This volume
of examines the role of technology in the lives of children and
adolescents. Topics addressed include: cyberbullying, video games
and aggressive behavior, online gaming and the development of
social skills, sexuality, child pornography, virtual communities
for children, social networking and peer relations, and other
related issues.
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