Published paper alert!
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Dr Beatrice Hayes and Professor Dawn Watling have recently published an empirical paper entitled ‘Adolescents’ perceptions of the risks and benefits of social networking site use’ in the International Journal of Cyber Behaviour, Psychology and Learning. Read it here: https://www.igi-global.com/article/adolescent-perceptions-of-the-risks-and-benefits-of-social-networking-site-use/306646
We explored 13-18 year-olds’ online risk concern and the perceived risks and benefits around social networking site use. Our findings highlight that adolescents perceive bonding social capital with friends (strengthening their pre-existing friendships) and presenting the self online as benefits of social networking site use. In terms of the risks, we found that bonding social capital with family was perceived as risky. In fact, females with higher concern around online risks were the most likely to perceive bonding social capital with family as risky. These findings highlight the importance of socialising online for adolescents and maintaining social autonomy.
Would like to know more? Pop us an email! beatrice.hayes@rhul.ac.uk or dawn.watling@rhul.ac.uk