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Case Study: The Internet as a Developmental Tool in an Adolescent Boy With Psychosis.
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Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry . Feb2005, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p187-190. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- The Internet has become an increasingly important part of teen culture; however, there still remains little in the medical/psychiatric literature pertaining to the impact of the Internet on adolescent development. Despite the potential problems associated with communication online, the Internet offers a variety of positive opportunities for teens. In this report, we present a case study that illustrates the Internet as a helpful tool in a 15-year-old adolescent boy with a history of chronic neurological illness accompanied by refractory psychosis. Although the case emphasizes some of the ways in which the Internet may have a positive impact on adolescent development, further research is indicated to evaluate the contexts in which the Internet serves healthy developmental processes and those in which its influence is potentially deleterious. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TEENAGERS
*CULTURE
*TEENAGE boys
*DISEASES
*PSYCHOSES
*PSYCHIATRIC consultation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08908567
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16275065
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00004583-200502000-00011