With the advent of smartphones and the popularization of social media sites at the beginning of the twenty-first century, children and adolescents have been exposed to a world of virtual…
Sexual and gender development are key components of adolescence. As social media becomes increasingly ingrained in youth culture, it is essential to understand its impact on these developmental pathways. Social…
Social media (SM) use has become ubiquitous in adolescent life, raising concerns about its impact on their mental health. While research has identified links between excessive SM use and negative…
While social media has been a catalyst for mental health awareness, the unregulated dissemination of information by influencers lacking mental health expertise, perpetuates misinformation. Youth commonly self-diagnose mental health conditions…
Medical professionals should be mindful of social media’s impact on attention, especially for youth who already has limited ability to focus due to neurocognitive difficulties or emotional disorders. Digital distractions…
Sexting (sending a nude picture of oneself to another person) is a common, but not universal, behavior between adolescents. This article presents research on 2252 18 year old individuals studied between…
As in traditional media, the depiction of ideas and behaviors on social media can influence viewers to adopt them. Social media may be particularly influential because the platforms are highly…
Pediatric providers are caring for youth who are digital natives and will spend their lives as online media consumers. Awareness of the risks and benefits, as well as ways to…
Given that self-esteem impacts adolescent identity development, examining the role of social media and its impact on self-esteem is important in terms of highlighting how it may both build self-esteem…
Since the opening of Facebook to the general public in late 2006 social media use has rapidly become nearly universal among adolescents, providing new opportunities for connecting with peers, exploring…
