Technology and Adolescent Health

Technology and Adolescent Health: In Schools and Beyond examines the intersection of adolescent development and digital technology. Today’s adolescents are “digital natives,” interacting with technology daily for learning, communication, entertainment, and schoolwork. This widespread technology use has significant implications for their mental, physical, and social health. The book reviews evidence on how technology affects sleep, physical activity, eating habits, and mental well-being, while also highlighting technology-based tools that can support monitoring, screening, and interventions for adolescents in both school and home settings.

Key Features

• Focus on digital natives: Explores how adolescents engage with technology in daily life.
• Impact on health: Summarizes research on technology use and its effects on mental health, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.
• School and home contexts: Examines technology use both in educational settings and at home.
• Practical tools: Identifies monitoring and screening tools for assessing adolescent health using technology.
• Evidence-based: Provides research-supported guidance for educators, health professionals, and caregivers.
• Interdisciplinary approach: Integrates insights from psychology, education, public health, and adolescent medicine.