New Problems in Today’s Technological Era: An Adlerian Case Example

Adolescents’ Internet use, when done properly, can be viewed as a healthy, appropriate way to facilitate social interest. However, without guidance, the Internet can create a variety of problems for adolescents and their families. The authors of this article contend that extreme stances regarding adolescent Internet use can negatively affect adolescent development. The authors present a case study in which Adlerian therapy was used to facilitate developmentally appropriate Internet use in a family that originally banned adolescents from using the Internet at home.