3 ms·
Interesting that the study author attributes the decline in teen suicides from 1990 to 2005 to technology. [1] In particular, he says that adults considered ch
by gnicholas 3y ago
Interesting that the study author attributes the decline in teen suicides from 1990 to 2005 to technology. [1]
In particular, he says that adults considered children (especially boys, who make up the large majority of teen suicides) to be knowledgeable about computers, which gave the kids agency.
1: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-to-learn/202309/why-did-teen-suicides-decline-sharply-from-1990-to-2005 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-to-learn/202...
- bombcar 3y agoThe Internet also allowed you to find like minded people to talk with. That alone could be a huge factor.