Year: 2026 | Month: February | Volume: 13 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 244-255
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260224
The Relationship of Adolescents with the Internet and the Void in Educational Practice
Georgios D. Natsiopoulos
Supervisor of Education Quality of Kilkis and Educational Consultant for Science (Physics), Greek Ministry of Education, Eastern Thessaloniki.
Corresponding Author: Georgios D. Natsiopoulos
ABSTRACT
This research paper immerses itself in the study of the relationship that is formed between adolescent high school students and the internet, carefully examining its effects on both their school passage and family life. It was based on a quantitative analysis of data obtained by a group of thirty students from rural communities, and focused on three main points: first, how the students themselves perceive that the internet contributes to learning and expanding their knowledge; second, whether their teachers actually incorporate its use into everyday school practice; and third, the effects that its excessive use brings to relationships within the home. The results paint a reality full of contradictions. On the one hand, it is evident that young people recognize the value of the internet as an aid to their studies and are fully familiar with technology. On the other hand, however, this constant connection often seems to lead to friction and conflicts with the family. At the same time, the research reveals some notable differences between boys and girls, and especially a significant gap: although students see the enormous potential of the digital world, in the real school context its use often remains limited and superficial. The conclusion that emerges is clear: a collaborative approach between school and family is urgently needed, in order to cultivate a more balanced and beneficial relationship between adolescents and screens.
Keywords: Internet in education, family conflicts, digital gender segregation, educational technology, teenage entertainment.
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