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The Next Level of Research on Electronic Play: Potential Benefits and Contextual Influences for Children and Adolescents

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: : Most research on electronic play has focused on its possible negative effects for children and adolescents, and contextual factors such as socioeconomic status (SES) and culture are rarely considered. This article considers the potential benefits of electronic play from a psychological perspective, as well as individual and contextual factors that may shape the influence of electronic play for children and adolescents. Demographics of players and the games themselves are presented, and recommendations for research and policy are discussed.

Source: Human Technology

DOI: 10.17011/ht/urn.2005123

Authors: Dorothy E. Salonius-Pasternak, Holly S. Gelfond

Institution: Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Child Development and Digital Technology

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1587243443

FWCI: 15.96

Cites: 59

Cited by: 64

Related to: 10