The Complex and Multifaceted Nature of Social Media: Perspectives From Young Adolescents, Parents and Experts.
Purpose: This study explores the complex and multifaceted nature of social media use among young adolescents, drawing on the perspectives of young adolescents, parents and experts. It examines both the benefits and risks of social media and associated implications for adolescent mental health, self‐...
| Publicado en: | Health & Social Care in the Community Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 13 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
6/30/2026
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