Internet - riskfaktor eller friskfaktor? En litteraturbaserad studie kring samband mellan internetbruk och psykisk hälsa bland ungdomar
UngdomarInternetVälbefinnandePsykisk hälsaSocialt kapitalAdolescentsInternet useWell-beingMental healthSocial capital
The mental health has during the recent years decreased among Swedish adolescents while theinternet has become a common tool for communication between people. Aim: The overall aim is toidentify the relationship between internet use among adolescents and their mental health. Method:A literature based study within a defined research field. Result: The scientific hypotheses whichexist is based on whether social capital increase or decrease due to internet use. The healthoutcome is positively affected by internet communication, especially for boys and socially anxiousadolescents. Parents and other adults must speak with adolescents about their online activity. As abasis for these conversations contemporary research about adolescents and internetcommunication is required. Discussion: Internet communication can serve as a tool in the workwith young people?s mental health. It is important for those who are engaged in the health work ofadolescents to understand the different aspects of internet.