Jacobs, J.JKafaar, ZuhayrDept. of PsychologyFaculty of Community and Health Sciences2013-06-112026-06-102007/03/302010/07/282013-06-112026-06-102005https://hdl.handle.net/10566/24009Magister Artium (Psychology) - MA(Psych)This study discussed the effect of new information and communication technologies use on adolescents. The research also assessed whether gender and frequency of use of new information and communication technologies would interact to influence self-esteem and social support from family and friends.enComputers and children. South AfricaInternet and children. South AfricaChildren, Social networks. South AfricaSex role in mass media. South AfricaInformation technology, Social aspects. South AfricaThesisUniversity of the Western Cape