The Net Effect: Girls and New Media [PDF]
Type: Report [PDF]Author/Source:Whitney Roban, Ph.D., The Girl Scout Research Institute, 2002.
The Internet is a pervasive part of girls' lives—used almost daily for communication, research and entertainment. A new study from the Girl Scout Research Institute, conducted in conjunction with Girl Games, Inc., shows, however, that many of these girls are "driving the information superhighway without a license," needing more pertinent advice and proactive guidance from parents and other adults.
The Net Effect: Girls and New Media study examines:
- Trends in the Internet habits of girls aged 13-18
- Girls' skills in navigating potentially difficult or emotional situations online
- Advice on how parents and other adults can empower girls to have safe, positive online experiences.