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Psychologists advise not reacting to trolling behaviour, so perpetrators do not receive the reaction they seek

The personality traits that feed trolls

Australian research is helping to make sense of online trolls and their motivation for harming strangers

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Tags: Personality, Social media, Technology

Parents can do much to help their children learn skills for digital life

Six questions to help teens stay safe in the digital age

Helping teens manage online technology safely and wisely is often a tough task for parents and carers.  But it can be navigated

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Family, Parenting, Social media, Technology, Wellbeing

7 tips for helping your kids navigate digital life

Fast-changing technology and the ways to manage its impact are of great concern for parents. But helping your children develop their skills is a more constructive approach than strict rules and outright bans, says Jocelyn Brewer Assoc MAPS.

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Parenting, Social media, Technology, Wellbeing

Why urban legends are more powerful than ever

Viral hoaxes are a way for us to make sense of the turbulent world and manage threat in a safe environment

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Published in: Society
Tags: Culture, Fear, Social issues, Social media, Social psychology, Technology

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‘Don’t feed the trolls’ really is good advice – here’s the evidence

Anti-social behaviour online - trolling, cyberbullying - is a growing concerning phenomenon but research shows ignoring these mostly faceless angry attention-seekers could be the best response.

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Published in: Society
Tags: Anger, Behaviour, Behaviour change, Bullying, Crime, Culture, Social media, Technology, Violence

While their are some risks for adolescents on social media, there are also many benefits.

Adolescents on social media

Social media can offer many benefits to adolescents, connecting them with friends.

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Development, Mental health, Social media, Technology

Don't let the Internet take over your life.

Psychological tips for resisting the Internet’s grip

“22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline said. “You won’t believe number 11!” Despite an impending deadline – not to mention my skepticism (how cute could they possibly be?) – I clicked on the story. I’m only human, after all. Yet this failure in self-regulation cost me at least half an hour of good…

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Published in: Health
Tags: Behaviour change, Social media, Technology, Wellbeing

A healthy relationship with digital media is all about balance.

The quest for digital superfoodsvideo

Jocelyn Brewer MAPS introduces us to the concept of Digital Nutrition, an award-winning framework for teaching the principles of a healthy, balanced relationship with technology.

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Social media, Technology

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