100 Seminal Books on Social Services Cyber Wellness

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Introduction

As youths are increasingly exposed to digital media and computer screens, they are at risk of suffering from addiction, cyber-bullying, cyber attacks, privacy invasion, and other online issues. While it is not feasible for them to be cut off from the Web, there are ways to manage their use of digital media in order to protect them, as well as educate them on the dangers of the cyber-world. Cyber wellness can be inculcated at an early age to equip the young with the necessary skills to navigate an increasingly digital and virtual landscape.

The 14 titles in this resource guide are listed alphabetically and cover various topics such as digital media use, cyber-bullying and information literacy. 3 online resources are included to provide information in other online formats. To explore other areas of social services for children and youth, please go to 100 Seminal Books: Social Services.

Books

(listed in alphabetical order)

A field guide to lies: Critical thinking in the information age

by Daniel J. Levitin

Call No.: 153.42 LEV

We are bombarded every day with more information than our brains can process. This field guide teaches you to filter through statistical information and faulty arguments, using critical thinking to separate the wheat from the digital chaff. A useful guide for teaching information literacy.

This title is also available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

American girls: Social media and the secret lives of teenagers

by Nancy J. Sales

Call No.: 004.678 SAL

Travelling across America, the author interviewed over two hundred teenagers to find out about their experiences and interactions with social media today. She came up with a troubling conclusion that extreme behaviour has been normalised in the hypersexualised culture online. This provocative book will ignite conversation on how we can help today’s youth to navigate a world defined by social media parameters.

This title is available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

Children in a digital world

by UNICEF

Call No.: 302.2310835 CHI

UNICEF’s report on how digital technologies affect children globally describes the potential and power of the Internet to change the lives of children– for better or worse. Read more and benefit from practical recommendations to guide policymaking and good business practices to help children navigate these new waters.

Cyber kids, cyber bullying, cyber balance

by Barbara C. Trolley and Constance Hanel

Call No.: 371.58 TRO

Written for educators, this guide emphasises prevention, assessment, intervention and evaluation of negative online behaviour. It also contains many resources on cyber wellness for educators to adapt in the classroom setting.

This title is available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

Cyber self-defense: Expert advice to avoid online predators, identity theft, and cyberbullying

by Alexis Moore and Laurie J. Edwards

Call No.: 613.60285 MOO

Intended for those dealing with cyber-attackers or those seeking protection from them, this publication provides ample information on cyber self-defense. Cyber-attacker profiles can be used to identify potential threats, and useful advice is given for survivors and victims. Simple quizzes also enable any reader to assess how affected they are.

This title is also available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

Cyberbullying: Bullying in the digital age

by Robin M. Kowalski, Susan P. Limber and Patricia W. Agatston

Call No.: 302.343 KOW

Based on research conducted with victims of cyberbullying and their families, this book provides insights into the phenomenon from an experiential point-of-view including practical steps for educators, parents and policymakers to manage cyberbullying.

This title is available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

Death by video game: Danger, pleasure, and obsession on the virtual frontline

by Simon Parkin

Call No.: 794.8 PAR

There have been some cases where players of online games have died in front of their screens. Is there something about video games that easily compel such acts of danger and obsession? This riveting book explores the nature of games, their effects on the human mind and those who have resorted to extreme acts under their influence.

Glow kids: How screen addiction is hijacking our kids– and how to break the trance

by Nicholas Kardaras

Call No.: 616.858400835 KAR

Learn about the dangers of screen addiction, why it can be addictive, and how it happens. Cautionary studies provide a case for reducing the use of digital technology, or at least to set limits on children’s exposure to them.

This title is available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

How to break up with your phone

by Catherine Price

Call No.: 616.8584 PRI

Discover how phones and apps are designed to be addictive and find out how they affect one’s ability to focus and think deeply. A hands-on book with practical advice to help the reader to break up with his phone, and develop a lasting relationship with it while reaping benefits in the long run.

This title is available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

It’s complicated: The social lives of networked teens

by Danah Boyd

Call No.: 004.6780835 BOY

With the use of digital technologies, a paternalistic and protectionist society fails young people and hinders their ability to be informed, thoughtful and engaged citizens in their online interactions. This book explains how teenagers often find ways to engage and develop their own sense of identity.

This title is also available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

Protecting your Internet identity: Are you naked online?

by Ted Claypoole and Theresa Payton

Call No.: 302.3 CLA

Written by cyber experts for the general reader, this title shares some strategies needed to protect online privacy as well as approaches to enhance and curate a digital presence or erase one’s online self as far as possible.

The art of screen time: How your family can balance digital media and real life

by Anya Kamenetz

Call No.: 004.678083 KAM

“Enjoy screens. Not too much. Mostly with others.” This simple message forms the backbone of a philosophy espoused in this book that families can moderate the use of digital technologies to create room for a healthy, balanced, happy life, with or without screens.

This title is also available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

The distracted mind: Ancient brains in a high-tech world

by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen

Call No.: 153.73 GAZ

Our brains may not be built for the multi-tasking associated with smartphones. As such, how can one cope in these techno-human times? This book suggests ways to change our behaviour, be mindful of distractions and interruptions, and live with technology in a more balanced way.

This title is available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

The smart girl’s guide to privacy: Practical tips for staying safe online

by Violet Blue

Call No.: 613.6 BLU

Although written for young women, this easy to read book contains tips and tricks for anyone to use to protect themselves online with simple introductions and step-by-step checklists and guides. An accessible resource for all.

This title is also available as an ebook on Overdrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.

Websites

(listed in alphabetical order)

Lee, Ivy. (2014, February). Netiquette for a happier (digital) world. Retrieved August 31, 2018 from National Library Board website: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/sure/netiquette-for-a-happier-digital-world

The National Library Board Singapore has provided some tips on good Internet etiquette in order to promote a safer Internet. Discover some quick references to good netiquette and the importance of good behaviour online. See how bad behaviour is never condoned, and why anonymity cannot protect one from the law. Beyond this article, discover ways to be S.U.R.E. of online content and avoid the dangers of an Internet inundated with fake content.

TEDx Talks. (2017, June).Is social media hurting your mental health? Retrieved August 31, 2018 from YouTube website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czg_9C7gw0o

In this 14-minute TEDx talk video, Bailey Parnell speaks about the use of social media, and how it affects people’s daily lives. Through mostly invisible means, or unconscious actions, social media can negatively affect a person’s mental health from as young as 12 years old. Abstinence from social media is now not an option, but everyone can still practice ‘safe social’, and Bailey presents four steps to social media wellness.

TOUCH Community Services Ltd. (2018). TOUCH Cyber Wellness Homepage. Retrieved August 31, 2018 from TOUCH Community Services website: https://www.touch.org.sg/about-touch/our-services/touch-cyber-wellness-homepage

TOUCH Cyber Wellness is Singapore’s pioneer and leading non-profit agency which advocates cyber wellness and new media literacy. They provide education and counselling for pre-school up to pre-university students, as well as workshops for parents to understand cyber wellness issues and on mentoring their children in the Internet age.

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Author

Kevin Seet

The information in this resource guide is valid as of September 2018 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history on the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic.