Addressing Behavioral Addictions in Adolescents - Creating a School-wide Culture of Prevention

“What, then, is the best course of action for educators when a student is struggling with a behavioral addiction?” Wilder and Baughman describe recent research on behavioral addiction in adolescents and argue that schools should focus on prevention instead of punishment. The article provides strategies for preventing behavioral addictions and discusses four specific types of support useful for helping students struggling with behavioral addictions.

URL:
Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2016
Authors:
Tron Wilder; Steven Baughman
Publisher:
The Journal of Adventist Education
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD  20904-6600

Phone: 301 680 5069
Email: goffc@gc.adventist.org
URL: https://www.journalofadventisteducation.org/
Order Information:
Journal of Adventist Education, Volume 78, Issue 4
Subjects:
Language:
English
Resource Type:
Internet Resources; Published Articles & Papers
Resource Objective:
Informal / Lifelong Learning
Level:
Grade 7-Grade 12
Audience:
Administrator / Leader, Teacher / Faculty, Parent / Informal Education
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist