Social networks in the skin

Authors:

García Lara GM^a, de Diego Cifuentes V^b, Garach Gómez A^c, García Iglesias F^d

^aPediatra. CS Albayda La Cruz. Granada. España.
^bMIR-MFyC. CS Cartuja. Granada. España.
^cPediatra. CS Zaidín Sur. Granada. España.
^dPediatra. CS Albaycín. Granada. España.

Correspondence: GM García. Email: garla75@hotmail.com

Reference of this article.:

García Lara GM, de Diego Cifuentes V, Garach Gómez A, García Iglesias F. Las redes sociales en la piel. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2018;20:179-81.

Published in Internet: 21/06/2018

Abstract:

The preadolescence is a transitional phase between the childhood and the adolescence and occurs between the ages of 8-11. In this phase considerable physical changes and a substantial progress on a psychological level take place. In this way, the ability to reflect and to think abstractly increases. In the 21st century, new technologies are part of life and the social reality of young people. Social networks are a powerful tool of communication but can become a great danger if parents and educators do not teach young people how to use them prudently, because it is impossible to stop their need to be “connected”.

Keywords: Self-injurious behavior. Social networking. Adolescent.