Citation

Michaud PA, Bélanger R. Rev. Med. Suisse 2010; 6(253): 1230, 1232-5.

Vernacular Title

Les adolescents, Internet et les nouvelles technologies: un nouveau pays des

Affiliation

Unite multidisciplinaire de sant des adolescents, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. Pierre-Andre.Michaud@chuv.ch

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Medecine et Hygiene)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20648786

Abstract

This reviews the use of new technologies with its benefits and pitfalls. Among the positive aspects are instant access to educational information, the possibility to connect with mates and to develop social exchanges, as well as an access to preventive contents in the field of health, substances or sexuality. The risks are linked with inexperience and the adolescent's inability to assess the validity of information collected on Internet, as well as a lack of insights of the consequences of launching information or images on the web. The menace of addiction or of violence induced by the Internet is probably overestimated by many adults but should be taken into account. Parents should monitor their adolescents' activity in an open and interactive way. Moreover, any adolescent medical check-up should touch on the use of new technologies.

Language: fr