The Role of New Technologies to Foster Positive Youth Development
@article{Bers2006TheRO,
title={The Role of New Technologies to Foster Positive Youth Development},
author={M. Bers},
journal={Applied Developmental Science},
year={2006},
volume={10},
pages={200-219}
}This article describes a developmental systems approach to applied developmental science (ADS), which provides a framework to design and evaluate technology-rich programs that promote positive development by emphasizing the strengths and assets of young people instead of focusing on diminishing or preventing risk-taking behaviors. Until now, most of the psychoeducational programs conceived within the ADS model have not focused on the role of new technologies in young people's lives. This… CONTINUE READING
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