Michelle refuses to let her 13-year-old daughter have a cellphone or to access Facebook on the family computer since she believes such interaction has had dire consequences for a large number of female teenagers. Which type of perspective has Michelle adopted?

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Michelle's perspective is that of a technological determinist, as she believes technology (in this case, cellphones and Facebook) directly influences social behaviors and outcomes, particularly the negative consequences for female teenagers.

Michelle Refuses to Let Her 13-Year-Old Daughter Have a Cellphone