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Possible Effects of Internet Use on Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Author(s) -

Kathryn L. Mills

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

media and communication

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.804

H-Index - 19

ISSN - 2183-2439

DOI - 10.17645/mac.v4i3.516

Subject(s) - the internet , cognition , affect (linguistics) , psychology , internet privacy , empirical evidence , social media , cognitive development , cognitive psychology , computer science , world wide web , communication , neuroscience , philosophy , epistemology

The rise of digital media use and the ability to be in almost constant connection to the Internet has raised a number of concerns about how Internet use could impact cognitive abilities. In particular, parents and policy makers are concerned with how being ‘constantly online’ might disrupt social and cognitive development. This review integrates the latest empirical evidence on Internet use with relevant experimental studies to discuss how online behaviors, and the structure of the online environment, might affect the cognitive development of adolescents. Popular concerns are discussed in light of the reviewed evidence, and remaining gaps in knowledge are highlighted.

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