Tag: Adolescents

Social Networks

Social Networking Sites are Beneficial to the Cognitive Development of Adolescents

MFranklin14 Comments

Abstract This essay examines whether social networking sites are beneficial to the cognitive development of adolescents. It considers the cognitive development of adolescents to include; the development of thought processes such as remembering, problem solving, and decision-making; the development of abstract thinking; the development of the power of thought; the development of cognitive skills such… Continue reading Social Networking Sites are Beneficial to the Cognitive Development of Adolescents

Identity in Communities and Networks

Social Media Influencers Have Influenced the Identity Formation of Teenagers

ECranston5 Comments

ABSTRACT How teenagers identify themselves, and choose to identify themselves in online communities and social networks, are heavily impacted by the identity cues they pick up from social media influencers. Sometimes these cues come with positive outcomes, and others with negative. This study believes there are strong arguments for and against this concept, but ultimately… Continue reading Social Media Influencers Have Influenced the Identity Formation of Teenagers