Protecting and promoting young people's social and emotional health in online and offline contexts

Young people’s use of mobile phones and access to the Internet has increased dramatically in the last decade, especially among those aged 9–15 years. Young people now rely on information and communication technology for much of their social interaction, which can have both positive and negative effects on their social and emotional well-being. Of particular concern is the extent to which digital technology (DT) provides opportunities for cyberbullying.

Citation:
Cross D, Barnes A, Charlton E. Protecting and promoting young people's social and emotional health in online and offline contexts. Handbook of Children and Youth Studies: Second Edition: Springer Nature; 2024. p. 103-16.

Keywords:
Young people; mobile phone; school climate; online bully;
bully perpetration

Abstract:
Young people’s use of mobile phones and access to the Internet has increased dramatically in the last decade, especially among those aged 9–15 years. Young people now rely on information and communication technology for much of their social interaction, which can have both positive and negative effects on their social and emotional well-being. Of particular concern is the extent to which digital technology (DT) provides opportunities for cyberbullying.