September 2010 - Student Affairs and Technology (Technology-Related Stress and College Students)

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Readers,

An increasing number of undergraduate and graduate college students are using technology (i.e. - iPods, Facebook, iPhones, Twitter, etc.). College students' usage of these technologies can results in benefits and disadvantages for student affairs professionals.


One article by Erin Gemmill and Michael Peterson, focuses on these advantages and disadvantages. This article, "Technology Use Among College Students: Implications for Student Affairs Professionals" explores the stress level among college students (related to technology) and the student concerns that student affairs professionals may encounter as a result of their students' stress levels.


Here's a link to the article - http://www4.ncsu.edu/~ladare/eac595/readings/gemmill-petersonl.pdf


We would love to read your comments!


Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards and Dr. Sandi Osters - Graduate Education and Research Co-Chairs