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Possible Effects of Internet Use on Cognitive Development in Adolescence
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Abstract The rise of digital media use and the ability to be in almost constant connection to the Internet has raised a number of concerns about how Internet use could impact cognitive abilities. In particular, parents and policy makers are concerned
with how being ‘constantly online’ might disrupt social a... view more
The rise of digital media use and the ability to be in almost constant connection to the Internet has raised a number of concerns about how Internet use could impact cognitive abilities. In particular, parents and policy makers are concerned
with how being ‘constantly online’ might disrupt social and cognitive development. This review integrates the latest empirical evidence on Internet use with relevant experimental studies to discuss how online behaviors, and the
structure of the online environment, might affect the cognitive development of adolescents. Popular concerns are discussed in light of the reviewed evidence, and remaining gaps in knowledge are highlighted. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
digitalization; digital media; Internet; online media; media; utilization; social behavior; social competence; social media; social network; cognitive development; adolescence; adolescent; psychosocial development
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Developmental Psychology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 4-12
Journal
Media and Communication, 4 (2016) 3
Issue topic
Adolescents in the Digital Age: Effects on Health and Development
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution