THE USE OF CELLPHONES AND COMPUTERS AMONG

TEENAGERS

Luana Montero Gómez

Percent of teens who own a cellphone

Percent of teens who use a computer

• 23% of teens have a tablet computer, a level comparable to the general adult population.

• 95% of teens use the internet.

• 93% of teens have a computer or have access to one at home.

Advantages of the use of cellphones

• Easy communication

• Entertainment medium

• Applications needed

Disadvantages of the use of cellphones

• Anxious need and addiction

• Expensive

• Distraction

• A recreation tool1

• Look for information2

• Teaches important new skills3

Advantages of Computers

Disadvantages of Computers

Meet with predatorsBe less social and interactive

Disadvantages of Computers

More violence and sexual images

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