Navigating The Cyberworld With Your Child - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9814721972 ISBN 13: 9789814721974

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

In today’s technology-driven world, there is no escaping the use of the Internet in schools and offices. However, excessive Internet use may lead to deteriorating relationships or interfere with the user’s responsibilities. Addictive Internet use is a relatively new phenomenon which many people are unaware of and subsequently do not seek treatment for. This book compiles a series of articles about the different types of Internet-related addictions that a child or teenager may face, such as pornography, social networking, gaming and online shopping. It also explores the legal problems that arises from cybercrimes and discusses the services and programs available for both the victims and perpetrators. Finally, it explores the implications of future technology and research into this area.

About this title

About the Author

The book is edited by Dr Ong Say How and Mr Tan Yi Ren of the Child Guidance Clinic. Dr Ong is also Adjunct Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin Medical School, National University of Singapore, and holds various professional appointments in the medical field of psychiatry. Mr Tan Yi Ren is a researcher in Internet addiction, cyber-bullying, selective mutism, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

Edition details

• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9814721972
• ISBN 13: 9789814721974
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Ong Say How, Tan Yi Ren