Many parents, including the experts at the Technology Wellness Center, have wondered whether there was a relationship between gaming and school performance. We have heard from parents who wonder whether their average student could become above average if their gaming was decreased or eliminated. Luckily, some answers are starting to come forth. Unfortunately, research is…
Kik is a free messenger app that can be downloaded on cell phones, IPods and other devices not associated with a telephone number. The app permits members to privately message one another, which appeals to members who aren’t interested in the public messaging services from Facebook or cell phones. The app is intended for users…
We often hear about withdrawal symptoms in the context of alcohol or drug abuse. Withdrawal occurs when an individual abruptly stops using a substance that their body has become accommodated to and thinks it needs. Withdrawal symptoms of alcohol or drug use can include: Anxiety or jumpiness Shaking or tremors Excessive sweating Nausea and vomiting…
While I often find myself trying to encourage adolescents to use social media wisely and engage in proper Internet etiquette, it’s come to my attention how guilty parents can be of social media snafus as well. I think we all need to ask ourselves – is it appropriate to respond or not to respond? My…
Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 6) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first five stages. Psychosocial theory suggests that as we mature from infancy to adulthood we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict or challenges.…
Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Stage 5) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first four stages. In this blog we will examine, Stage 5, (children 12 to 18 years old) and the potential consequences of technology use during this stage of…
Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 4) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first three stages. Psychosocial theory suggests that as we mature from infancy to adulthood, we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict or challenges.…
Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 3) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first two stages of development. Psychosocial theory suggests that as we mature from infancy to adulthood we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict…
Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 2) In the previous blog we discussed Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with that development. Psychosocial theory presupposes that as we mature from infancy to adulthood we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict or challenges. As we…
Technology and Psychosocial Development (Part 1) As psychologists leading the Technology Wellness Center (TWC), our opinions on technology are always filtered through the lens of various psychological theories. In this series of blogs we are going to introduce you to the theory of psychosocial development, as developed by Erik Erikson who studied with Anna Freud. …