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The pervasiveness of social media in young people-s lives is widely acknowledged, yet there is little evidence-based understanding of the impacts of social media on young people-s health and wellbeing.
Young People, Social Media and Health draws on novel research to understand, explain, and illustrate young people-s experiences of engagement with health-related social media; as well as the impacts they report on their health, wellbeing, and physical activity. Using empirical case studies, digital representations, and evidence from multi-sector and interdisciplinary stakeholders and academics, this volume identifies the opportunities and risk-related impacts of social media.
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