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Using MP3 players at high volume puts teens at risk for early hearing loss, say researchers Today's ubiquitous MP3 players permit users to listen to crystal-clear tunes at high volume for hours on end -- a marked improvement on the days of the Walkman. But according to new research, these advances have also turned personal listening devices into a serious health hazard, with teenagers as the most at-risk group.
Blogging may help teens dealing with social distress Blogging may have psychological benefits for teens suffering from social anxiety, improving their self-esteem and helping them relate better to their friends, according to new research.
Video Game Playing Tied to Creativity, Research Shows Both boys and girls who play video games tend to be more creative, regardless of whether the games are violent or nonviolent, according to new research by Michigan State University scholars.
Predators Targeting Online Gaming Systems Active criminal cases and investigations are revealing a new trend in how sexual predators search for victims. Video game systems. Playstation 3, X-Box, even your child’s computer games are often able to connect to the internet, go online, and open up your home to the world.
How watching TV and their relationship to Mom affects teenagers' sexual attitudes Can teenagers' relationship with their mother protect them from the negative effects that television has on their sexual attitudes? It depends on their gender, according to a new study.
'Sexting' driven by peer pressure Both young men and women experience peer pressure to share sexual images via the new phenomenon of "sexting," according to preliminary findings.
Technology and Kids: Moving Them From Consumers to Creators Let kids make their own creative decisions, make their own mistakes, and learn from them. In fact, said Phelps, moderate video gaming can actually be useful. Video games teach kids about game theory. Valuable information about how to succeed is learned ...
Are TV shows making girls mean? It seems one of television’s favorite tropes, that of women behaving badly, may actually affect the young girls who tune in to see all of the outrageous acts.
TV found to have negative impact on parent-child communication and early literacy compared to books and toys Since the first television screens lit up our living rooms scientists have been studying its affect on young children. Now scientists have compared mother-child communication while watching TV to reading books or playing with toys to reveal the impact on children's development. The results show that watching TV can lead to less interaction between parents and children, with a detrimental impact on literacy and language skills.
Childhood and the driving force of fashion New research reveals brands and logos are highly important to some children, influenced by family attitudes, peer pressure and celebrity culture.