Open AccessIssues in Teen Technology Use to Find Health Information
Author(s) -
Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7812
Subject(s) - anonymity , internet privacy , health information , the internet , information technology , health information technology , public relations , business , psychology , health care , computer science , world wide web , political science , computer security , law , operating system
Teens need and want information about health issues. Even though teens tend to prefer asking people for help, increasingly they access digital resources because of the Internet’s availability, affordability, and anonymity. Teen health information interests vary by age, gender, social situation, and motivation. This paper discusses several issues about how teens access and seek that information, how teens use technology for seeking health information, and offers recommendations to insure optimal library services to address health information needs of all teens.