PREVENTING PROBLEMATIC SMARTPHONE USE: EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION OF THE SMARTPHONE LICENSE PROGRAM FOR ITALIAN PREADOLESCENTS

• Published in: Journal of Psychological and Educational Research Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 34 - 51
• Main Authors: Bozzato, Paolo, Croce, Mauro, Leanza, Nicolas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oradea University of Oradea, Faculty of Social and Humanistic Sciences 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Adolescent Attitudes; Adolescent Literature; Antisocial Behavior; Antisocial personality disorder; Behavior; Beliefs; Bullying; Child development; Childrens Attitudes; Cognitive Development; Control Groups; Developed Nations; Digital literacy; Education; Educational Principles; Educational Technology; Evidence Based Practice; Experimental Groups; High School Students; Internet; Media literacy; Middle school students; Middle schools; Parents; Parents & parenting; Peer Teaching; Positive Reinforcement; Preadolescents; Prevention programs; Program Attitudes; Secondary schools; Smartphones; Social Action; Social Media; Social networks; Supervision; Teenagers

This paper emphasizes the need for evidence-based practices to prevent and mitigate internet risks and problematic smartphone use among preadolescents, a particularly vulnerable population. The literature suggests that acquiring accurate information and practical skills regarding digital tools can h...