Social networking and adolescents
Fuld, G.L.
Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews 20(1): 57-72 Viii
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1934-4287 PMID: 19492691 Document Number: 636971
Online social networking is a 21st century innovation increasingly embraced by today's young people. It provides new opportunities for communication that expand an adolescent's world. Yet adults, often suspicious of new trends and technologies initially embraced by youth, often see these new environments as perilous places to visit. These fears have been accentuated by media hype, especially about sexual predators. How dangerous are they? Because the rush to go on these sites is a new phenomenon, research is as yet scant. This review explores current beliefs and knowledge about the dangers of social networking sites.