The construction of the adolescent identity on the internet

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Published: Jan 30, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v7.828
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Internet adolescence new technology psychology

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Virgilio García Aparicio
UNEX
Marta Rodríguez Jiménez
UNEX

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We currently coexist with the technological revolution. Internet is considered the main between the Information and Communications technologies. The possibilities of Internet are innumerable and appears new innovations every second. Adolescent need construct their identity, differentiate themselves from others and feel socially included. Internet enables satisfy this needs and adolescent can express ideas and problems in forums, social networks and blogs. At the same time, Internet enables discover hidden aspects of the personality without social sanctions, which can improve the self esteem as they can express their true selves. There are many positive consequences of using Internet such as increase the social circle or to share experiences. Thus, computer-mediated communication contributes in the creation of higher social networks and public participation.

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García Aparicio, V., & Rodríguez Jiménez, M. (2014). The construction of the adolescent identity on the internet. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD De Psicología., 7(1), 569–578. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v7.828
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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2014): LIVING TOGETHER AND CONDUCT
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