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[Adolescence and Digital Well-being: Tools for Healthcare Professionals].
Silvina B Pedrouzo1, Marisa Jaitt1, Joia Núñez1
1Subcomisión Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación, Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|December 27, 2023
Summary
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage with unique risks, especially concerning digital well-being and social media use. Pediatric healthcare professionals must implement strategies to promote safe and healthy online engagement for young people.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Health
Context:
- Adolescence involves significant physical, emotional, and social development.
- This period presents heightened risks for mental health issues, substance use, and negative social media impacts.
- Digital well-being, encompassing healthy technology use and online safety, is crucial for adolescents.
Purpose:
- To highlight the risks associated with adolescent social media use.
- To emphasize the role of the pediatric field in promoting digital well-being.
- To advocate for multisectoral strategies to ensure adolescent online safety and health.
Summary:
- Adolescents utilize social media for identity formation, interaction, and information seeking, but face risks like cyberbullying and inappropriate content.
- Digital well-being involves safe technology practices, privacy, and security, which are essential during adolescence.
- The pediatric sector should guide adolescents in optimizing online experiences and mitigating digital risks.
Impact:
- Implementing multisectoral strategies can reduce online risks for adolescents.
- Promoting digital literacy and equitable access to technology and telehealth is key.
- Enhanced focus on digital well-being supports positive adolescent development and health outcomes.
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