The internet has become a principal venue for social interaction. Young people are growing up in a world surrounded by technology that could have only been imagined a generation ago. Social media have crafted a landscape that has made connection with others easy. Yet this rise has become a concern. So, what is happening here? Why is it so compelling to use social media? Why is it difficult to quit social media? What impact can social media have on teenagers, their education, and their well-being? Should we be worried? What can be done to help? Psychologist's Guide to Adolescents and Social Media aims to deliver a deeper understanding regarding the psychology of social media, both positive and negative. This guide is divided into four parts. The reader will be guided through the purposes and merits of social media, the unintended consequences of using social media, author conducted research exploring the experiences of adolescent-aged school children, and what can be done to help those struggling with the overuse of social media, including assessment resources.
1. Introduction - p. xiii 2. Part I: The positives and purposes of using social media - p. xx 3. Chapter 1. Identity and construction of the self - p. 3 4. Chapter 2. Social connectedness - p. 21 5. Chapter 3. Emotional regulation - p. 35 6. Part II: The unintended consequences of using social media - p. 40 7. Chapter 4. Cyberbullying - p. 43 8. Chapter 5. Unfulfilled expectations - p. 53 9. Chapter 6. Internet addiction - p. 65 10. Chapter 7. The educational impact of social media usage - p. 83 11. Part III: Researching the impact of social media on UK secondary school students - p. 89 12. Chapter 8. Delving in deeper - p. 93 13. Chapter 9. “Tell me more about that” - p. 115 14. Chapter 10. Connection to others: Social connection, relationship maintenance, the monitoring of others - p. 121 15. Chapter 11. Identity and construction of the self: Change over time; A part of you; The role of parent - p. 133 16. Chapter 12. Cyberbullying: Group judgment & reaction; A venue and channel for negativity; The use of “blocking” as protection - p. 145 17. Chapter 13. From online to in-school: Interference of work; Threats, intimidation or violence - p. 157 18. Chapter 14. “A cup of tea and a notebook” - p. 165 19. Part IV: What can be done to help those who need support with their social media use? - p. 170 20. Chapter 15. “You can lead a horse to water…” - p. 173 21. Chapter 16. “… But you can’t make it drink, or can you?” - p. 191 22. Chapter 17. Getting a measure of the situation - p. 200 23. Chapter 18. Drawing everything to a close - p. 219 24. Epilogue - p. 223 25. Glossary of terms - p. 227 26. Appendix - p. 229 27. Index - p. 241
The internet has become a principal venue for social interaction. Young people are growing up in a world surrounded by technology that could have only been imagined a generation ago. Social media have crafted a landscape that has made connection with others easy. Yet this rise has become a concern. So, what is happening here? Why is it so compelling to use social media? Why is it difficult to quit social media? What impact can social media have on teenagers, their education, and their well-being? Should we be worried? What can be done to help? Psychologist's Guide to Adolescents and Social Media aims to deliver a deeper understanding regarding the psychology of social media, both positive and negative. This guide is divided into four parts. The reader will be guided through the purposes and merits of social media, the unintended consequences of using social media, author conducted research exploring the experiences of adolescent-aged school children, and what can be done to help those struggling with the overuse of social media, including assessment resources.
1. Introduction - p. xiii 2. Part I: The positives and purposes of using social media - p. xx 3. Chapter 1. Identity and construction of the self - p. 3 4. Chapter 2. Social connectedness - p. 21 5. Chapter 3. Emotional regulation - p. 35 6. Part II: The unintended consequences of using social media - p. 40 7. Chapter 4. Cyberbullying - p. 43 8. Chapter 5. Unfulfilled expectations - p. 53 9. Chapter 6. Internet addiction - p. 65 10. Chapter 7. The educational impact of social media usage - p. 83 11. Part III: Researching the impact of social media on UK secondary school students - p. 89 12. Chapter 8. Delving in deeper - p. 93 13. Chapter 9. “Tell me more about that” - p. 115 14. Chapter 10. Connection to others: Social connection, relationship maintenance, the monitoring of others - p. 121 15. Chapter 11. Identity and construction of the self: Change over time; A part of you; The role of parent - p. 133 16. Chapter 12. Cyberbullying: Group judgment & reaction; A venue and channel for negativity; The use of “blocking” as protection - p. 145 17. Chapter 13. From online to in-school: Interference of work; Threats, intimidation or violence - p. 157 18. Chapter 14. “A cup of tea and a notebook” - p. 165 19. Part IV: What can be done to help those who need support with their social media use? - p. 170 20. Chapter 15. “You can lead a horse to water…” - p. 173 21. Chapter 16. “… But you can’t make it drink, or can you?” - p. 191 22. Chapter 17. Getting a measure of the situation - p. 200 23. Chapter 18. Drawing everything to a close - p. 219 24. Epilogue - p. 223 25. Glossary of terms - p. 227 26. Appendix - p. 229 27. Index - p. 241
