The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families

This clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics reviews social media use by teens and tweens as well as looks at benefits, risks, and  other issues such as influence of advertisements and the roll of the pediatrician.

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TECHSex USA White Paper

This white paper, which was completed in March 2011 by ISIS,takes a deep dive into how youth, particularly youth of color, use technology for their sexual and reproductive health. It also identifies opportunities for new digital programming.

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Using New Media to Promote Adolescent Sexual Health: Examples from the Field

This article addresses youth and technology and was written by Deb Levine at ISIS.

This article was taken from ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

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Quality and Accuracy of Sexual Health Information Web Sites Visited by Young People

This study assessed online sexual health information quality and accuracy and the utility of web site quality indicators. In reviewing 177 sexual health web sites, the study found below average quality but few inaccuracies. Web sites with the most technically complex information and/or controversial topics contained the most inaccuracies. No association between inaccurate information and web site quality were found.

This article was taken from Journal of Adolescent Health Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 206-208, August 2010

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Cyber and Traditional Bullying: Differential Association With Depression

This study compares levels of depression among bullies, victims, and bully-victims of traditional (physical, verbal, and relational) and cyber bullying that is a relatively new form of bullying. The study also examines the association between depression and frequency of involvement in each form of bullying.

This article was taken from Journal of Adolescent Health, Volume 48, Issue 4 , Pages 415-417, April 2011

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Finding Teens in TheirSpace: Using Social Networking Sites to Connect Youth to Sexual Health Services

The increasing popularity and widespread use of the Internet has made it an emerging venue for delivering health-related messages and interventions. The current study explored the potential for using social networking sites (SNS), specifically MySpace, to connect youth to sexual health services. Surveys and focus groups with youth aged 14–19 living in low-income communities in California revealed high levels of overall Internet access, frequent use of SNS, and experience in searching for health information online. However, disparities in frequency and location of Internet access by race/ethnicity, and hesitancy among some youth to join a clinic’s online social network, may affect the success of this new strategy in some populations. Interviews with clinic staff highlighted the successes and challenges of using MySpace as part of their outreach efforts. Staff described balancing the benefits of web-based outreach, including its low cost, wide reach, and teen friendliness, with its challenges, including overcoming technological barriers, ensuring teens’ safety from inappropriate contact, and remaining timely and relevant given the dynamic nature of the Internet. This study indicates that SNS and other technologies have strong potential for reaching diverse youth with critical health information when implemented as part of a comprehensive outreach strategy.

This article was taken from Sexuality Research and Social Policy Volume 8, Number 1, 38-49, DOI: 10.1007/s13178-011-0043-4

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Bringing Social Media Discussions to Teen Checkups

According to a report, published this spring in Pediatrics, physicians who are not talking to young patients about texting or Facebook should work social media into the conversation.

This article was taken from American Medical News

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