Adolescents and Social Networks

Cilj rada je pobliže objasniti kada su se u povijesti pojavile prve društvene mreže, zašto ih mladi i djeca najviše koriste te koliko i kako društvene mreže i mediji utječu na ponašanje adolescenata. Vrlo je važno shvatiti ulogu društvenih mreža u životu adolescenata. Danas je ova tema vrlo važna upravo zato što su mediji postali globalno rašireni te ih se koristi po nekoliko sati dnevno. Iz pedagoškog aspekta ova tema je značajna upravo zato što je društvenim mrežama i medijima potrebno osuvremeniti nastavu te ju učiniti što zanimljivijom, jednako tako pedagozi, učitelji, profesori kao i roditelji trebali bi biti odgovorni te učiti adolescente o odgovornoj uporabi društvenih mreža. Detaljnijom analizom može se zaključiti kako su društvene mreže zaokupile kako mlađe generacije tako i starije, to je dakako utjecalo na ponašanje novih generacija i njihovo viđenje svijeta koji ih okružuje. Potreba za medijskom kompetencijom dosegla je vrhunac, te obrazovanje ne može napredovati ukoliko prvenstveno učitelji i profesori nisu vješti u korištenju medija.The aim of this paper is to closely clarify when the first social networks appear in history, why mostly children and young people use them, as well as how and to which extent these0 social networks and media influence adolescent behavior. It is very important to understand the role of social networks in adolescent life. Today, this topic is very important precisely because the media has become widespread and is used several hours a day. From a pedagogical point of view, this topic is especially important because social networks and media need to modernize teaching and make it as interesting as possible. Educators, teachers, professors and parents should behave responsibly and teach adolescents about a responsible use of social networks. By a more detailed analysis, it can be concluded that social networks preoccupy both the younger generations and the elderly. This notion, of course, influences the behavior of new generations and their perception of the world around them. The need for media competence has reached its peak, and education cannot progress unless teachers and professors are primarily qualified and efficient in using the media in their classrooms. Of course, lifelong education, training and responsible usage of social networks can enhance teaching