Taking it to the Web: Youth News Moves Online

Grusin, Elinor Kelley; Edmondson, Aimee

doi:10.1177/073953290302400308

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“…This type of content points to the importance of peer attachment for the present life situations of teens (Meeus et al, 2002) It also suggests that youth media content creators are aware that their target audience of peers wants online information written by fellow teens about common teen concerns. (Grusin & Edmondson, 2003). Many times the content examined demonstrated an affective connection between the theme of selfexpression and peer support.…”

Section: Peer Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This sort of peer attachment is particularly important for teens in terms of relational exploration and other issues pertaining to their present life situation (Meeus, Oosterwegel, & Vollebergh, 2002). Grusin and Edmondson (2003) point out that teens want information written by their peers, and they are going more and more frequently to the Internet to get this information and to interact with other teens. Thus, it seems that any effort to help youth feel more connected to their communities and to become more involved in them will necessarily capitalize on the appeal of the Internet for members of this younger generation.…”

Section: Effective Engagement School Attachment and Positive Youth mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Plugging In

Neely

2013

Youth & Society

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Many of today's youth feel disconnected from their local communities. At the same time, most of them are regularly connected to the Internet and other digital media to gather information and communicate with their peers. This study conducts a qualitative textual analysis of 14 scholastic and nonscholastic youth media websites to derive five emergent themes related to connecting youth and local communities. While some content examined addressed specific community concerns, the strongest current value of these websites is that they serve as a source of diverse peer support and self-expression for local teens as they collectively experience the joys and struggles of adolescence. These sites also promote attachment to local schools, an important community node and social ecology for teens.

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Section: Peer Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Effective Engagement School Attachment and Positive Youth mentioning

confidence: 99%