work, leisure n media Flashcards
over the last 50 years, there has been a ________ in the proportion of time for paid jobs and _______ for leisure time.
decrease; increase
3 main types of adolescents’ free time are:
well-rounded - lots of activities w substantial time commitments
specialised - 1 type of activity (usually sports)
less involved - do not do much outside of school
are busier or more relaxed adolescents better adjusted and more accomplished?
busier ones are better adjusted and more accomplished
reason unknown
what is the eligibility for adolescents to work like in SG?
13 to <15
- can work in non-industrial settings (light duties only)
- cannot work in industrial settings, unless with family members
15 to <16
- can work in non-industrial settings
- can work in industrial settings but employers must (a) notify MOM, and (b) submit medical report within 30 days of starting work
3 broad research qns for adolescents working are:
whether working develops sense of responsibility and prep them for adulthood
whether working interferes with other activities like school
whether working promotes development of undesirable behaviors (drugs, alcohol)
are there results for the below:
whether working develops sense of responsibility and prep them for adulthood
no
are there results for the below:
whether working interferes with other activities like school
- working <20h a week has no adverse effects
- working longer hours causes disengagement from school
are there results for the below:
whether working promotes development of undesirable behaviors (drugs, alcohol)
- contrary to popular belief, working does not deter teens from delinquency by keeping them engaged and out of trouble
- working long hours associated (not caused) with increase in agression, school misconduct, sexual activity and minor delinquency
what is an alternative explanation for the below?
working long hours associated (not caused) with increase in agression, school misconduct, sexual activity and minor delinquency
higher rate of problem behaviour more likely to choose working long hours than schooling
adolescents’ mood are most _____ when with friends and least when alone
positive
adolescents have ____ levels of concentration in school and ____ levels of motivation or interest.
moderate; low
in adolescents, high motivation, concentration and engagement are most common in ______.
sports/arts
CCAs _____ delinquency, drug use and other risk-taking behaviors.
the exception is ________.
- associated with?
deters
team sports
- associated with increased alcohol abuse and delinquency
___________, _____________ time with peers leads to depression, delinquency, etc.
unsupervised, unstructured
higher amounts of sedentary time associated with?
suicidal ideation, planning and attempts
to reduce likelihood of suicide, sedentary time should be less than ___ hours a day.
2
after-school programs not only deter problematic development, but also facilitate healthy ______ development.
psychosocial
research on new media and adolescents tend to focus oncts negative/positive effects.
negative
what is new media?
digital media
- computers
- smartphones
- internet devices
is tv new media or traditional media?
traditional
the effects of internet use, be it positive or negative, are much smaller/bigger than claimed.
smaller
the 2 key questions that affect adolescents’ development and mental health in internet use are?
how much time is spent on digital activities?
what activities are displaced by internet use?
________ screen time associated with poorer mental health
________ screen time is better than none at all
excessive
moderate
ultimate value of internet depends on what 2 features of information?
content and quality
