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Review
. 2018 Sep;57(10):1204-1215.
doi: 10.1177/0009922818769424. Epub 2018 Apr 12.

Social Media and New Technology: A Primer

Marjorie Hogan  1 , Victor C Strasburger  2
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Review

Social Media and New Technology: A Primer

Marjorie Hogan et al. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Social media and new media are becoming increasingly important in the lives of preteens and teens. This article reviews what is currently known about positive and negative effects of social media, social networking, and internet use and what safety measures should be considered.

Keywords: Social media; health risks and social media; prosocial benefits of social media; social media safety; traditional media.

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