PYC4805
Assignment
2
2023
, PYC4805 Assignment 2 2023
“Today’s children and adolescents are immersed in both traditional and new
forms of digital media. … Over the past decade, the use of digital media,
including interactive and social media, has grown, and research evidence
suggests that newer media offer both benefits and risks to the health of
children and teenagers” (Reid et al., 2016, p. e1). Address this statement by
writing an argumentative essay in which you pay attention to the benefits and
risks of electronic and social media for the physical, cognitive, and
emotional/behavioural health of children and adolescents. Search two (2)
recent scientific articles (published from 2016 to 2022) on the influence of
electronic and social media on the development of children and adolescents
that may support your thesis statement. Use the information in these articles,
as well as the information in the prescribed book and recommended journal
articles, when writing your essay. Remember to cite all your sources of
information as references in your reference list (you must provide the links
where your two sourced articles can be accessed)
Title: The Impact of Electronic and Social Media on the Health of Children and
Adolescents
Introduction:
In today's digital age, children and adolescents are exposed to a variety of
traditional and new forms of media. The use of electronic and social media has
witnessed substantial growth in recent years, with both benefits and risks arising
from these platforms. This essay aims to address the impacts of electronic and
social media on the physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral health of
children and adolescents. By examining two recent scientific articles, we can gain
insights into the influence of media on the development of young individuals.
Benefits of Electronic and Social Media:
Electronic and social media offer several advantages that can positively contribute
to the health and development of children and adolescents. Research suggests that
Assignment
2
2023
, PYC4805 Assignment 2 2023
“Today’s children and adolescents are immersed in both traditional and new
forms of digital media. … Over the past decade, the use of digital media,
including interactive and social media, has grown, and research evidence
suggests that newer media offer both benefits and risks to the health of
children and teenagers” (Reid et al., 2016, p. e1). Address this statement by
writing an argumentative essay in which you pay attention to the benefits and
risks of electronic and social media for the physical, cognitive, and
emotional/behavioural health of children and adolescents. Search two (2)
recent scientific articles (published from 2016 to 2022) on the influence of
electronic and social media on the development of children and adolescents
that may support your thesis statement. Use the information in these articles,
as well as the information in the prescribed book and recommended journal
articles, when writing your essay. Remember to cite all your sources of
information as references in your reference list (you must provide the links
where your two sourced articles can be accessed)
Title: The Impact of Electronic and Social Media on the Health of Children and
Adolescents
Introduction:
In today's digital age, children and adolescents are exposed to a variety of
traditional and new forms of media. The use of electronic and social media has
witnessed substantial growth in recent years, with both benefits and risks arising
from these platforms. This essay aims to address the impacts of electronic and
social media on the physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral health of
children and adolescents. By examining two recent scientific articles, we can gain
insights into the influence of media on the development of young individuals.
Benefits of Electronic and Social Media:
Electronic and social media offer several advantages that can positively contribute
to the health and development of children and adolescents. Research suggests that
