Technology and Adolescent Health

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Technology and Adolescent Health

In Schools and Beyond

Age groups: adolescents Child, developmental and lifespan psychology

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Language: English

Published by: Academic Press

Published on: 20th March 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 14 Mb

ISBN: 9780128173206


Technology and Adolescent Health: In Schools and Beyond

Discusses how today’s adolescents are digital natives, using technology at home and in school to access information, for entertainment, to socialize, and to do schoolwork. This book summarizes research on how technology use impacts adolescent mental health, sleep, physical activity, and eating habits.

In addition, it identifies monitoring and screening technology-based tools for use with adolescents.

Summarizes the effects of digital technology use on adolescent mental health

Advises on best practices for adolescent technology use in home and schools

Identifies digital tools to monitor adolescent health

Includes effects on sleep, addiction, socialization, eating, and exercise habits

Provides both the positive and negative consequences of technology use

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