Internet and Adolescents

Paper Summary:

This well-researched paper examines the primary motives among young people for using the internet, as well as the manner in which it is being utilized. The writer of this paper identifies current, as well as future trends, which directly impact on the incidences of loneliness among this segment of the population. This paper analyzes the published research, which compares internet addiction to that of alcohol and substance addiction. The research results, presented in this paper, prove that more and more young people are using the internet as an alternative to traditional methods of socialization. The writer contends and explains why the internet has become an avenue of escape, rather than a vehicle of enlightenment. This paper focuses on three specific objectives, consisting of: Identifying the incidence of internet usage among the target population, determining how it's being used by the respondents and assessing the impact of this particular from of communication, on adolescents.

Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Problem
Significance of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Review and Discussion
Impact of Online Experiences on Adolescent Socialization
Quality of Adolescent Relationships Formed Online
Method
Data Analysis
References

From the Paper:

"In an online environment, young people may frequently miss out on the opportunities that have traditionally served to shape the values, norms and traditions within a culture. According to Branch, "As adolescents grow physically and cognitively they discover more nuances in themselves and how they impact others. The increased independence that typifies adolescence is labeled as rebellious by some parents, but in many instances, the adolescent's push for autonomy has little to do with the adolescent's feelings toward the parent." "The exact function of the quest for autonomy is less important than the fact that it occurs almost universally. Recent research suggests that seeking autonomy is not necessarily a sign that an adolescent's life will be filled with storm and stress. Instead, the process may proceed quite smoothly if the parents and family of the adolescent are reasonably healthy and accepting of the inevitable change."

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