Psychology graduate training in the era of online social networking.

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon B. Myers ◽  
Maureen A. Endres ◽  
Molly E. Ruddy ◽  
Nataliya Zelikovsky
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Psychology Graduate Training

Web Sites for Young Children: Gateway to Online Social Networking?

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0901300
Author(s):  
Sheri Bauman ◽  
Tanisha Tatum
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Developmental Issues

Traffic on Web sites for young children (ages 3-12) has increased exponentially in recent years. Advocates proclaim that they are safe introductions to the Internet and online social networking and teach essential 21st-century skills. Critics note developmental concerns. In this article, we provide basic information about Web sites for young children, discuss developmental issues, and make recommendations for school counselors to be proactive and aware of the advantages and dangers inherent in these sites.

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