SOCIAL NETWORKS’ USE ON ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
SOCIAL NETWORKS’ USE ON ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Author(s): Simona EftimieSubject(s): Education, Psychology, Communication studies, Sociology
Published by: Editura Universitatii Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
Keywords: social network; adolescent; young people; cyberbullying; personal data;
Summary/Abstract: An intense debated issue about contemporary adolescents is their excessive use of social networks. Are they aware of hidden dangers of social networks’ use? Do they allow to social networks operators to access data from their personal devices? Which are the advantages or disadvantages of using social network as communication form with their families / relatives, friends? Are any differences between the way adolescents (pupils, gymnasium level) and late adolescents / young people (students in social sciences) are using and identifies risks of using social networks? The answers to these questions we tried to offer in our study. In this study we have involved 51 subjects (15 adolescents, pupils on gymnasium and 36 young people, students on social sciences). Other results are also discussed here.
- Issue Year: LXIX/2018
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 39-44
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
