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Digital Youth - The Role of Media in Development
von: Kaveri Subrahmanyam, David Smahel
Springer-Verlag, 2010
ISBN: 9781441962782 , 236 Seiten
Format: PDF, OL
Kopierschutz: Wasserzeichen
Preis: 96,29 EUR
Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Contents
9
About the Authors
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1 Adolescents Digital Worlds: An Introduction
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Emerging Media: Blurring of the Lines Between Hardware and Content
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The World Internet Project
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Online Applications and Digital Contexts Used by Adolescents
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Social Networking Sites (SNSs)
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Text Messaging
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Blogs and Microblogs
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Online Phoning Applications
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Instant Messaging (IM)
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Online Gaming
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Chat Rooms
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Virtual Worlds
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Bulletin Boards
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Downloading Music and Videos
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Characteristics of Digital Communication Environments
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Disembodied Users
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Anonymity
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Text-Based Communication
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Self-Disclosure and Disinhibition
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Use of Emoticons
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Media-Multitasking and Multitasking
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Studying Young Peoples Digital Worlds
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Logistical Considerations
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Methodological Considerations
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Goals and Organization of the Book
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References
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2 Connecting Online Behavior to Adolescent Development: A Theoretical Framework
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Lessons from Developmental Psychology
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Changes During Adolescence
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Developmental Tasks and Issues
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The Role of the Context in Adolescent Development
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Digital Media and Adolescent Development
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A Theoretical Framework for Conceptualizing Adolescents Online Behavior: The Co-construction Model
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Conclusions
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References
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3 Sexuality on the Internet: Sexual Exploration, Cybersex, and Pornography
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Adolescent Sexuality
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Characteristics of Online Environments Relevant to Sexuality
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Online Sexual Exploration
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Constructing and Presenting Sexual Selves Online
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Cybersex: Sexual Conversations Online
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Accessing Sexually Explicit Content Online
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Sexual Minority Youth and the Internet
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Conclusions
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References
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4 Constructing Identity Online: Identity Exploration and Self-Presentation
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Identity During Adolescence
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Online Self-Presentation and Virtual Identity
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Adolescents Online Identity Construction
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Tools for Online Self-Presentation
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Identity Expression and Self-Presentation in Blogs and Homepages
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Identity Expression and Self-Presentation in Social Networking Sites
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Online Behavior and Identity Status
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Ethnic Identity Online
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Identity Experiments and Pretending
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Virtual Identity
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Conclusions
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References
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5 Intimacy and the Internet: Relationships with Friends, Romantic Partners, and Family Members
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Adolescents Friendships and Peer Group Relationships
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Theoretical Background
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Online Contexts and Relationships with Offline Friends and Peer Group Members
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Benefits and Costs of Interacting Online with Peers
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Online Contexts and Relationships with Strangers
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Adolescents Romantic Relationships
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Theoretical Background
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Online Contexts and Adolescents' Romantic Relationships
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How "Real" Are Online Romantic Relationships?
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The Role of Culture in Online Romantic Relationships
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Adolescents Relationships Within Their Families
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Has Technology Changed Interactions with Family Members?
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Impact on Family Relationships
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Conclusions
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References
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6 Digital Worlds and Doing the Right Thing: Morality, Ethics, and Civic Engagement
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Morality and Ethics Online
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Maintaining Privacy Online
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Falsifying Information Online
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Stealing and Cheating Online
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Cyber Plagiarism
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Software Piracy and Illegal Downloading of Digital Content
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Political and Civic Engagement Online
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The Internet, Youth, and Politics
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The Internet, Adolescents, and Civic Engagement
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Conclusions
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References
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7 Internet Use and Well-Being: Physical and Psychological Effects
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Understanding the Influence of the Internet
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Effects on Physical Well-Being
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Direct Effects
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Indirect Effects
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Effects on Psychological Well-Being
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It is Not All About Time
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Do Online Activities Matter?
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Do User Characteristics Matter?
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Short-Term Effects on Well-Being
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Effect of Negative Interactions on Well-Being
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Conclusions
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References
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8 Technology and Health: Using the Internet for Wellness and Illness
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Adolescents Use of Online Health Resources
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How Much Do Adolescents? Use Online Health Resources?
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Health Topics That Adolescents Seek Information About
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Adolescents' Health Information Seeking Behaviors
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Online Health Resources: Opportunities for Adolescents
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Online Health Resources: Challenges for Adolescents
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The Internet as a Tool for Treatment Delivery
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Conclusions
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References
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9 When Is It Too Much Excessive Internet Use and Addictive Behavior
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Is the Term Addiction Applicable to Internet Use
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Prevalence of Addictive Behavior on the Internet
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Identifying Youth Who May Be Addicted to the Internet
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Correlates of Addictive Behavior on the Internet
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Common Areas of Online Addictive Behavior
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Online Games and Addictive Behavior
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Cyber Relationship Addictive Behavior
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Sexual Compulsive Behavior and Sexual Addictive Behavior on the Internet
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Online Gambling
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Treatment of Addictive Behavior on the Internet
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Reality Therapy
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Conclusions
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References
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10 The Darker Sides of the Internet: Violence, Cyber Bullying, and Victimization
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Effects of Violent Media Content
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Violence in Web Sites and Other Online Content
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Adolescents and Violence-Themed Web Sites
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Adolescents and Online Hate
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Violence in Online Games
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Adolescents and Violence in Online Games
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Aggressive Interactions in Online Contexts
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Cyber Bullying
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Sexual Solicitation
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Conclusions
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References
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11 Promoting Positive and Safe Digital Worlds: What Parents and Teachers Can Do to Empower Youth
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The Role of Government and Industry
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Safeguarding Youth from Inappropriate Content
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Safeguarding Youth from Online Victimization
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The Role of Parents
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Safeguarding Youth from Inappropriate Content
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Safeguarding Youth from Online Victimization
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The Role of Schools
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Safeguarding Youth from Inappropriate Content
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Safeguarding Youth from Online Victimization
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Conclusions
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References
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12 Adolescents Digital Worlds: Conclusions and Future Steps
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Media in Adolescents Lives
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Understanding the Role of Digital Media in Development
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Online and Offline Worlds Are Psychologically Connected
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Psychological Connectedness Does Not Mean Identical
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Implications of Connectedness for Development
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Youth Digital Worlds: Opportunities and Risks
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Promoting Positive and Safe Online Digital Worlds
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Digital Worlds and Development: Future Steps for Research
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References
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Index
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