Articolo speciale
Bambini, adolescenti e tecnologie digitali
Promoting a responsible use of digital technologies in childhood and adolescence
Antonella Bastone1, Aldo Ravaglia2, Alberto Borraccino3
1Pedagogista, Università di Torino, Università del Piemonte Orientale e Università di Genova
2Pediatra di famiglia, Chivasso (Torino)
3Dipartimento di Scienze della Sanità Pubblica e Pediatriche, Università di Torino
Marzo 2022 - pagg. 173 -178 | DOI: 10.53126/MEB41173
Abstract
The present work addresses the issue of the different risks associated with the exposure to digital technologies in the various stages of development, from childhood to adolescence. It further discusses the role and responsibilities of both families and family paediatricians. It concludes providing a summary of the international recommendations for promoting a responsible use of digital technologies.
Riassunto
Si affronta il tema dei rischi legati alle nuove tecnologie digitali nelle varie fasi dello sviluppo dall’infanzia all’adolescenza e il ruolo e responsabilità delle famiglie e del pediatra. Si riporta una sintesi delle raccomandazioni internazionali utili a promuovere un uso consapevole ed efficace delle tecnologie digitali.
Parole chiave
Suggerite dall'AI
Classificazione MeSH
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