Thursday, February 27, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Trends in Unwanted Online Experiences and Sexting
There has been considerable and growing concern voiced by schools, parents and the public about what youth experience while using the Internet and other electronic technologies. The last decade saw significant and rapid changes in youth online activity: ... read the entire article here.
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Youth Involvement in Sexting
Several concerns have fueled the considerable attention to the problem of “youth sexting” among the media, parents, professionals, educators and law enforcement 1-3.(Sexting generally refers to sending sexual images and sometimes sexual texts via cell phone and ... click here to read the entire article.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Couples, the Internet, and Social Media
Couples, the Internet, and Social Media
Couples, the Internet, and Social Media
How American couples use digital technology to manage life, logistics, and emotional intimacy within their relationships
Summary of Findings
The internet, cell phones, and social media have become key actors in the life of many American couples— the 66% of adults who are married or in committed relationships. Couples use technology in the little and large moments. They negotiate over when to use it and when to abstain. A portion of them quarrel over its use and have had hurtful experiences caused by tech use. At the same time, some couples find that digital tools facilitate communication and support. A majority of those in couples maintain their own separate email and social media accounts, though a smaller number report sharing accounts and calendars. And fully two-thirds of couples share passwords.
Read more: http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/02/11/couples-the-internet-and-social-media/
Friday, February 7, 2014
The new face of Stranger Danger
Do you know the names 'Omegle' and 'Iddin?' Chances are, your kids do.
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