Author:
Subrahmanyam, Kaveri.
Imprint:New York : Springer, c2011.
Descriptionxv, 236 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Note:Adolescents' digital worlds : an introduction -- Connecting online behaviour to adolescent development : a theoretical framework -- Sexuality on the internet : sexual exploration, cybersex, and pornography -- Constructing identity online : identity exploration and self-presentation -- Intimacy and the internet : relationships with friends, romantic partners, and family members -- Digital worlds and doing the right thing : morality, ethics, and civic engagement -- Internet use and well-being : physical and psychological effects -- Technology and health : using the internet for wellness and illness -- When is it too much? Excessive internet use and addictive behavior -- The darker side of the internet : violence, cyber bullying, and victimization -- Promoting positive and safe digital worlds : what parents and teachers can do to empower youth -- Adolescents' digital worlds : conclusions and future steps.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
