Social Networks: ¿environment for children?

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Articles
105-110
Published: 01-11-2010

Authors

  • Hugo Carrión Gordón (EC) Universidad Politécnica Nacional de Quito

Abstract

We analyze the presence of minors in the social networks. We present a brief characterization of one of the fastest growing social networks and impact. The phenomenon of facebook network is analyzed based on statistical data of its members. The country of origin, age and sex are some of the variables used to analyze the implications of the presence of children and adolescents and social networks. We mention the main threats that children are exposed and we concluded with some recommendations 

Keywords

Social networks, threats, bullying.

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Carrión Gordón, H. (2010). Social Networks: ¿environment for children?. Hachetetepé. Scientific Journal of Education and Communication, (1), 105–110. Retrieved from https://revistas.uca.es/index.php/hachetetepe/article/view/6429

References

Interpol (2009), Legislation of Interpol member states on sexual offences against children, (http://www.interpol.int/Public/Children/SexualAbuse/ NationalLawsold/) (Consultada el 6 de septiembre de 2010)

Memorándum sobre la protección de datos personales y la vida privada en las redes sociales en Internet, en particular de niños, niñas y adolescentes. (2009) Memorándum de Montevideo (http://www.iijusticia.org/Memo.htm) (Consultada el 9 de septiembre de 2010)