Caring for screenagers (Part 1): a pediatrician's primer on popular social media platforms.
Curr Opin Pediatr
; 36(3): 315-324, 2024 06 01.
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| ID: mdl-38446153
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Since the inception of social media, children have used platforms in manners unbeknownst to their parents. Just when parents feel they may finally understand what platform is relevant or trend is "in," the landscape evolves, and children shift to something new. It is therefore critical that pediatricians stay informed about what is popular in youth populations. This enables the recognition of the potential dangers of contemporary social media engagement. RECENT FINDINGS:
Short-form content and livestreaming continue to rise in popularity while certain older forms of social media have retained relevancy in youth circles. YouTube is the dominant social media force, with both livestreaming and short-form offerings. Twitch and TikTok provide alternatives to YouTube for livestreaming and short-form content, respectively. Instagram and Snapchat - two social media apps that have existed for over 10âyears - remain as the most popular mechanisms for children to interact with their friends online.SUMMARY:
Issues related to body image, attention deficits, cyberbullying, and other potential harms have many parents wary of their child's presence on social media. Social media sites have in-place mechanisms to prevent the likelihood of harm, but pediatricians and parents should still counsel children on best social media practices.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mídias Sociais
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Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article