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Editorial: Technology is in our ecology
Jane Gilmour1,2
1The UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
|July 22, 2026
Summary
Young people interact with diverse technologies, influencing their development. Ecological Systems Theory provides a framework to understand these complex, bidirectional relationships in various environments.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Technology and Society
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Contemporary child and adolescent development is increasingly influenced by rapidly evolving technologies.
- Existing developmental theories may not fully capture the impact of digital tools on young people.
- Understanding the interplay between technology and developmental contexts is crucial.
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