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What young people tell us about health-related social media and why we should listen
Full text linkThe pervasiveness of social media in young people’s lives is widely acknowledged; yet, there is little robust evidence on the impacts of social media on young people’s health and wellbeing. In this chapter, we explain the innovative research we have undertaken to understand, from young people’s perspectives, the health-related issues and opportunities of social media. We explain key terms, including the new ‘content-led pedagogical framework’ and the ‘pedagogical case model’. These tools were used to present, analyse, explain, and translate empirically rich data on young people’s experiences of social media, and from stakeholder and academic groups from a range of disciplines
Right message, right time:how adults can support young people's engagement with health-related social media
Full text linkMany relevant adults who are invested in young people’s health and wellbeing (including teachers, parents/guardians, health professionals/practitioners, policy makers) are aware that young people are prolific users of social media, but they are uncertain about how to support young people in their engagement with health-related digital media. In this chapter, we review the evidence presented in the previous chapters and provide evidence-based guidance for educators, policy, and researchers. We consider clear challenges in the process of meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders and knowledge translation, and evaluate the effectiveness of the pedagogical case model as a professional development tool
Jess:reputable content
Full text linkThis chapter introduces, illustrates, and analyses the finding that young people follow, share, and use health-related information that is shared by reputable social media accounts. The powerful influence of social media on young people’s health-related behaviours suggests that social media should be harnessed by governments, health and wellbeing organisations, and schools/teachers as an important space in which to educate young people about their health. Yet, these stakeholders, as well as celebrities, sportsmen and -women, and ‘sports’ brands need to be aware of the trust young people place in them, and ensure that they too act responsibly on social media.A digitally animated case study video of the evidence presented in this chapter can be accessed from: http://epapers.bham.ac.uk/3059
Kelly:automatically sourced social media content
Full text linkThis chapter introduces, illustrates, and analyses the finding that young people are open and vulnerable to rampant commercialism on social media. Data suggest that young people do not necessarily look or search for health-related information on social media, yet they see a significant number of health-related posts because of the algorithms embedded within social media sites and the unethical actions of commercial parties. This chapter argues that young people should be supported to develop deeper understandings of the algorithms embedded within social media and how these control and manipulate what young people can see, access, and use.A digitally animated case study video of the evidence presented in this chapter can be accessed from: http://epapers.bham.ac.uk/3055
James:likes
Full text linkThis chapter introduces, illustrates, and analyses the finding that ‘likes’ act as a form of endorsement and/or affirmation on the health-related information young people access and use on social media. ‘Likes’ mobilise health-related information and have a powerful influence on young people’s health-related knowledge and behaviours. This chapter argues that adults need to better understand the complex ways in which health-related content is mobilised on social media in order to be able to offer support that will be effective. Social media surgeries are key spaces where adults and young people can learn about responsible social media use.A digitally animated case study video of the evidence presented in this chapter can be accessed from: http://epapers.bham.ac.uk/3060
Leah:peer content
Full text linkThis chapter introduces, illustrates, and analyses the finding that peer content (such as selfies) has a powerful influence on young people’s levels of body satisfaction. Some young people are critical of peer content. At the same time, other young people experience a level of peer pressure to modify their health-related behaviours to look a certain way. The chapter argues that social media is a powerful educational resource that can open up dialogue about the body. Resilience can be developed by supporting young people to engage with peer content and by encouraging peers to offer support and critical insights.A digitally animated case study video of the evidence presented in this chapter can be accessed from: http://epapers.bham.ac.uk/3061
Young people’s recommendations and actions for schools/teachers, parents/guardians and social media companies
Full text linkThis chapter introduces, illustrates, and analyses the finding that parent/ guardians and schools/ teachers are currently ill-equipped to support young people to make informed decisions about their engagement with health-related social media. Data shows that support from adults is welcomed by young people, but that adults require a better understanding of the complex and dynamic ways in which young people use social media. Peer-based support is also important, given young people’s contextual knowledge about social media. The case suggests that adults and peers can help young people to choose how to respond to health-related information and how to determine credible information
Yaz:suggested or recommended social media content
Full text linkThis chapter introduces, illustrates, and analyses the finding that health-related information that young people perceive to be relevant to their needs is highly accessible on social media. However, most of the health-related material available to young people could be regarded as inappropriate, as it is designed for and targeted at adult populations. This chapter argues that social media designers have a responsibility to protect young people from inappropriate health-related content that is easily accessible. Schools/teachers and parents/guardians also have a responsibility to empower young people to act critically, safely, and ethically in digital/online environments, while also developing their health literacy.A digitally animated case study video of the evidence presented in this chapter can be accessed from: http://epapers.bham.ac.uk/3062
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