An integrative review of coping related to problematic computer use in adolescence

Abstract

Instrumental action and talking with others were the most frequent strategies used by adolescents to cope with cyberbullying. The structure of the coping strategies related to problematic Internet use and computer overuse is highly differentiated, revealing a new and promising area for future research.

Social media use among the youth. Results of the ESPAD study in Poland with reference to other European countries

“…Internet otworzył nowe możliwości związane z łatwością i szybkością komunikowania się oraz z przekraczaniem granic społecznych i geograficznych. Młodzi ludzie korzystają z tych dobrodziejstw technologicznych w znacznie większym zakresie niż starsze pokolenia, zaspokajając tym samym potrzebę przynależności [2,[6][7][8][9]. Warto jednak pamiętać, że młodzież spędza coraz więcej czasu w świecie wirtualnym również dlatego, że różne…”

“…The internet has opened up new possibilities related to the ease and speed of communication across social and geographical divides. Young people take advantage of these technological benefits to a much greater extent than older generations satisfying belongingness needs in this manner [2,[6][7][8][9]. It is also worth taking into consideration that young people spend ever more time in the vir-tual world also because of various parental concerns about the real and imagined risks that limit their possibilities of spending their time outside the home [2,8].…”

“…Other studies indicate that individuals neglect rest, sleep, work, school, personal hygiene and social relations in favour of spending time online, which may lead to health problems, social isolation, low quality of life, conflicts with close ones and even suicidal thoughts [1,7,26,35,36].…”

Copying Strategies Of Adolescent Behaviour In Cases Of Internet-Spam (Cyberbullying)

“…The following authors have been working on this type of research: Cerna et al (2016); Trnka & Martinkova (2016);DeSmet et al (2016). Cerna et al (2016) proposes an active parental involvement in the life of adolescents as an effective prevention mechanism.…”

“…Cerna et al (2016) proposes an active parental involvement in the life of adolescents as an effective prevention mechanism. Trnka & Martinkova (2016) argue that constructive face-to-face communication is the most effective strategy to counter cyberbullying. DeSmet et al (2016) underline the positive role of the third-party involvement (mediators) in dealing with cyberbullying.…”