Abstract
Concerns that the overuse of digital technology might prevent young people's meaningful social engagement have received much airtime in the popular domain. The key concern is that time spent in front of a computer, phone, tablet, gaming console or other digital device takes away from time spent engaging in 'real' social interaction. This research documented and analysed how a group of vulnerable young people who regularly access an online community" livewire.org.au" understand their engagement with digital technology and its relation to their offline social engagement. Livewire.org.au auspices, among other things, a moderated online chat forum for young people aged 10-21 who are living with a chronic illness or disability.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Melbourne, Vic. |
| Publisher | Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780994568809 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Bibliographical note
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- Internet
- online chat groups
- social media
- youth