Abstract
In this chapter we summarize the current literature on texting use amongst adolescents. A brief overview will be presented on the prevalence of texting among teenagers, the use of texting for sexting and cyberbullying as well as the dangers of texting while driving. This chapter will serve as a brief overview of these topics in order to bring to light the emerging challenges that texting presents to the mental and physical well-being of adolescents in an effort to evoke further discussion regarding the need for increasing awareness and education to parents, educators, law makers and health care providers concerning these issues.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2014
Repository Citation
Srinivas, Archana; White, Megan; and Omar, Hatim A., "Teens Texting" (2014). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 123.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/123
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Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Mental and Social Health Commons, Pediatrics Commons
Notes/Citation Information
Published in School, Adolescence, and Health Issues. Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum, & Hatim A. Omar, (Eds.). p. 67-72.
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