Technology Use Among Special Populations

Schimmel‐Bristow, Allison; Ahrens, Kym R.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-69638-6_4

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“…Fox and Ralston (2016) reported that participants used online resources to educate themselves about terminology related to sexual orientation and gender identity, to learn about gender transition, and, in a crossover with their offline context, to identify LGBT+ spaces in physical proximity to them. The Internet can also be a useful tool to identify LGBT+-friendly physicians, therapists, and other care providers (Schimmel-Bristow & Ahrens, 2018).…”

Section: Resilience For Sexual/gender Minority Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies focused on youth with intellectual or socioemotional disabilities are almost always centered on cyberbullying and the promise of technologyfacilitated interventions (Schimmel-Bristow & Ahrens, 2018), rather than how these young people use social media in resilient ways. A recent review suggested that potential benefits of social media use in young people with intellectual disabilities include increased opportunities to make and maintain relationships, decreased loneliness (Kydland et al, 2012), increasing selfconfidence and self-esteem through learning new technical skills, and having fun (Caton & Chapman, 2016).…”

Section: Resilience Of Other Marginalized Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Marginalized and Understudied Populations Using Digital Media

Charmaraman¹,

Hernandez²,

Hodes³

2022

Handbook of Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health

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Section: Resilience For Sexual/gender Minority Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resilience Of Other Marginalized Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Marginalized and Understudied Populations Using Digital Media

Charmaraman¹,

Hernandez²,

Hodes³

2022

Handbook of Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health

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“…Young people with communication disability can be socially motivated to seek interpersonal relationships with others, including friendships, even if they are less skilled at such contact compared with typically developing peers (Durkin & Conti-Ramsden, 2007;Wadman et al, 2008). More widely, young people with disabilities, particularly those who experience difficulties with social situations or peer relationships, such as those with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, may find technology a less threatening way to interact with others (Schimmel-Bristow & Ahrens, 2018). Durkin et al (2010) argued that 17-year-olds with a history of language disorder were less shy online compared with when they were offline, and that computer-mediated communication may make less stringent demands on a young person's language skills.…”

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confidence: 99%

Do speech–language therapists support young people with communication disability to use social media? A mixed methods study of professional practices

Shelton

Munro

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Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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Background: Social media is increasingly used by young people, including those with communication disability. To date, though, little is known about how speech-language therapists (SLTs) support the social media use of young people with communication disability. Aims:To explore what services SLTs provide to facilitate the social media use of young people with communication disability, including what these services look like, and the factors that impact SLTs' professional practices. Methods & Procedures: A sequential mixed methods approach was employed including an online survey and in-depth semi-structured interviews. Participants were qualified practising SLTs in Australia with a caseload that included clients aged 12-16 years. Quantitative data were analysed with SPSS. A thematic analysis of qualitative data was conducted with NVivo.Outcomes & Results: Survey responses from 61 SLTs were analysed. Interviews were conducted with 16 participants. Survey data indicated that SLTs do not systematically assess or treat young people's use of social media as part of their professional practice. Interview data revealed that where SLTs do support young people's use of social media, they transfer knowledge and practices typically used in offline contexts to underpin their work supporting clients' use of social media.In terms of factors that affect SLTs' practices, three major themes were identified: client/family factors, SLT factors, and societal factors.Conclusions & Implications: While young people with communication disability may desire digital participation in social media spaces, SLTs' current professional practices do not routinely address this need. Professional practice guidelines would support SLTs' practices in this area. Future research should seek the opinions of young people with communication disability regarding their use of social media, and the role of SLTs in facilitating this.

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“…While experiences of online harm among youth vary significantly based on age, amount of time spent online, and types of activities (Livingstone & Helsper, 2013; Selwyn, 2009), some groups of youth encounter more harm from online risk exposure. For example, compared with general youth populations, youth with learning, behavioral and mental health challenges (Carson et al, 2018; Good & Fang, 2015; Rafla et al, 2014), and marginalized groups including, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Two Spirited Plus (LGBTQ2S+) youth and those involved with child welfare organizations (Badillo-Urquiola & Wisniewski, 2017; Schimmel-Bristow & Ahrens, 2018) are more negatively affected by online risks, particularly cyberbullying, exploitation and the emotional impact of social comparison (Abreu & Kenny, 2018; Kowalski et al, 2018; Schimmel-Bristow & Ahrens, 2018; Stathopoulou et al, 2018). Paradoxically, these same groups of youth have been shown to use and benefit from digital media to contend with social isolation, express themselves, maintain contact with friends and family, enact skills and competencies, and access information and resources to promote health and well-being (Badillo-Urquiola & Wisniewski, 2017; Craig et al, 2015; McInroy, 2018; Regan, 2017; Rideout & Fox, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Digital Pathways to Wellness Among Youth in Residential Treatment: An Exploratory Qualitative Study

Good

2021

Journal of Adolescent Research

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Digital media use is central for youth as a means to facilitate identity development, social connection, and vocational competence. Emerging literature suggests that the influence of digital media use is more nuanced than the contemporary risk/benefit discourse, particularly for youth who experience social and emotional vulnerability. This youth-centered, developmentally informed study attends to the gap in literature addressing the digital media use experiences among youth in residential treatment (RT). McCracken’s Long Interview Method was utilized to conduct and analyze in-depth interviews with youth ( n = 15) aged 13 to 18 in RT. The analysis involved movement from particular to general coding, applying categorical observations, and thematic comparison of transcripts. Consistent with existing literature on other youth populations, participants reported that digital media use had both beneficial and problematic implications for their well-being. Internet access decreased experiences of isolation and stigma and increased capacity to contend with marginalized identities (e.g., disability, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Two Spirited Plus [LGBTQ2S+], child welfare guardianship). They reported that following an initial digital disconnect and stabilization, digital media use facilitated pathways toward agency, leadership, and community engagement (e.g., LGBTQ2S+ community, recovery blogs, animal advocacy). The findings suggest that supporting youth in RT to identify their online opportunities and needs can encourage individual growth, wellness, and participation in social change.

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Technology Use Among Special Populations

Cited by 5 publications

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Marginalized and Understudied Populations Using Digital Media

Marginalized and Understudied Populations Using Digital Media

Do speech–language therapists support young people with communication disability to use social media? A mixed methods study of professional practices

Digital Pathways to Wellness Among Youth in Residential Treatment: An Exploratory Qualitative Study

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