Larry Rosen's book, "Me, MySpace and I" demystifies youth’s seeming obsession with technology and social networking and offers parents tips on raising these techno-savvy children
United States of America (Press Release) December 18, 2007 --
Larry Rosen, professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has authored a book that examines the effects of technology on the social development of today’s children, including the emergence of MySpace, the omnipresence of cell phones and text messaging, the constantly playing iPod, and teenagers’ ability to multitask with all these technologies. Instead of focusing on the “moral panic” concerning predators and other negative aspects of social networking, “Me, MySpace, and I” takes a uniquely positive view of teen technology use and offers tips for parents on successfully raising their technologically savvy children.
“Today’s adolescents eat, breathe and consume technology in a way that no prior generation has done,” Rosen says. “Even if you are a technologically sophisticated parent, your children approach and use their technology differently. It is not a tool to them; it is their life. Rather than punishing them for their seeming overuse of technology, I show you how to use their techno-savvy to create a healthier and happier family environment without the constant battles that seem to always involve them saying ‘Just another minute, mom’.”
Published by Palgrave MacMillan, “Me, MySpace and I” will be on sale beginning December 26. This is Rosen's third book. His previous books also dealt with technology and its impact on our lives: "TechnoStress: Coping with Technology @Work @Home @Play,”" and "The Mental Health Technology Bible.”
For “Me, MySpace and I,” Rosen surveyed more than a thousand MySpace teens and their parents, and looked at the way teens use MySpace and other technology and the concerns parents have with their children’s virtual lives. In the book, Rosen provides a multi-level approach to help readers understand the way in which technology has changed teen socialization patterns across several generations and applies psychological theories to explain, in down-to-earth language, why today’s teens are drawn to technology in general, and social networking sites specifically. He also focuses on giving parents tools to help their children enjoy their multitasking technology, while staying safe and productive.
Rosen has been studying the psychology of technology for more than 20 years. In addition to his books on the subject, he has authored numerous articles, presented his findings at national and international conferences, and has been interviewed extensively in print and broadcast media for his expert opinions.
In addition to his research on MySpace, Rosen has also studied the impact of video games on children, online dating, and technology’s impact in the business world. He currently is doing research on multitasking and its effects on literacy, and on preferences for peer versus expert reviews on the Internet.
Since 1976, Dr. Rosen has been a professor at CSUDH, where he has twice been named Outstanding Professor of the Year.
“Today’s adolescents eat, breathe and consume technology in a way that no prior generation has done,” Rosen says. “Even if you are a technologically sophisticated parent, your children approach and use their technology differently. It is not a tool to them; it is their life. Rather than punishing them for their seeming overuse of technology, I show you how to use their techno-savvy to create a healthier and happier family environment without the constant battles that seem to always involve them saying ‘Just another minute, mom’.”
Published by Palgrave MacMillan, “Me, MySpace and I” will be on sale beginning December 26. This is Rosen's third book. His previous books also dealt with technology and its impact on our lives: "TechnoStress: Coping with Technology @Work @Home @Play,”" and "The Mental Health Technology Bible.”
For “Me, MySpace and I,” Rosen surveyed more than a thousand MySpace teens and their parents, and looked at the way teens use MySpace and other technology and the concerns parents have with their children’s virtual lives. In the book, Rosen provides a multi-level approach to help readers understand the way in which technology has changed teen socialization patterns across several generations and applies psychological theories to explain, in down-to-earth language, why today’s teens are drawn to technology in general, and social networking sites specifically. He also focuses on giving parents tools to help their children enjoy their multitasking technology, while staying safe and productive.
Rosen has been studying the psychology of technology for more than 20 years. In addition to his books on the subject, he has authored numerous articles, presented his findings at national and international conferences, and has been interviewed extensively in print and broadcast media for his expert opinions.
In addition to his research on MySpace, Rosen has also studied the impact of video games on children, online dating, and technology’s impact in the business world. He currently is doing research on multitasking and its effects on literacy, and on preferences for peer versus expert reviews on the Internet.
Since 1976, Dr. Rosen has been a professor at CSUDH, where he has twice been named Outstanding Professor of the Year.
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