Digital society generates new challenges on Child Welfare Services

Aarum, Heidi; Hansen, Ole; Björktomta, Siv Britt; Svalastog, Anna Lydia

doi:10.3325/cmj.2017.58.80

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“…Linguistics : Analyses how language use and communication in social media influence the mental health, identity, and social interactions of young people [ 58 ]. Social Work : Addresses the practical implications of social media use on young people’s mental health and provides frameworks for intervention and support [ 59 , 60 ]. Anthropology : Offers insights into the cultural and societal dimensions of social media use and its impact on the mental health of children and young adults [ 61 ].…”

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Synthesizing perspectives: Crafting an Interdisciplinary view of social media’s impact on young people’s mental health

Maltby,

Rayes,

Nage

et al. 2024

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This study explores the intricate relationship between social media usage and the mental health of young individuals by leveraging the insights of 492 UK school headteachers. It adopts a novel multidisciplinary approach, integrating perspectives from psychology, sociology, education studies, political science, philosophy, media studies, linguistics, social work, anthropology, and health sciences. The application of thematic analysis, powered by ChatGPT-4, identifies a predominantly negative perspective on the impact of social media on young people, focusing on key themes across various disciplines, including mental health, identity formation, social interaction and comparison, bullying, digital literacy, and governance policies. These findings culminated in the development of the five-factor Comprehensive Digital Influence Model, suggesting five key themes (Self-Identity and Perception Formation, Social Interaction Skills and Peer Communication, Mental and Emotional Well-Being, Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking, and Information Perception, and Governance, Policy, and Cultural Influence in Digital Spaces) to focus the impacts of social media on young peoples’ mental health across primary and secondary educational stages. This study not only advances academic discourse across multiple disciplines but also provides practical insights for educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals, seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by social media in the digital era.

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Synthesizing perspectives: Crafting an Interdisciplinary view of social media’s impact on young people’s mental health

Maltby,

Rayes,

Nage

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Smartphones, broadband, and visual applications enable children and young people to obtain and share information in new ways, which is why these modalities should be included in the assessments of children’s psychosocial health and environment (3). Swedish surveys show that 90%-95% of children aged between 12 and 18 use different types of social media, such as chat, text messages, or email (2,4).…”

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Child welfare services and social media – childhood, being and becoming in a digital society

Björktomta

Hansen²

2018

Croat Med J

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Social Work, Children and the Digital Knowledge Landscape: New Possibilities and Challenges

Björktomta

Hansen

2020

Navigating Digital Health Landscapes

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Digital society generates new challenges on Child Welfare Services

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Synthesizing perspectives: Crafting an Interdisciplinary view of social media’s impact on young people’s mental health

Synthesizing perspectives: Crafting an Interdisciplinary view of social media’s impact on young people’s mental health

Child welfare services and social media – childhood, being and becoming in a digital society

Social Work, Children and the Digital Knowledge Landscape: New Possibilities and Challenges

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