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Technology and Adolescent Health

In Schools and Beyond
By:Megan A. Moreno; ‎Andrea J. Hoopes
Publisher:Elsevier S & T
Print ISBN:9780128173190
eText ISBN:9780128173206
Edition:1
Copyright:2020
Format:Reflowable

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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 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