Problematic situations related to social media use and competencies to prevent them : results of a Delphi study
Lahti, H., Kulmala, M., Lyyra, N., Mietola, V., & Paakkari, L. (2024). Problematic situations related to social media use and competencies to prevent them : results of a Delphi study. Scientific Reports, 14, Article 5275. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55578-5
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A three-round Delphi method was used to study the problematic situations that adolescents may encounter when using the social media, and the competencies needed to address these situations. A panel of Finnish experts (N = 22) provided an open-ended list of problematic situations and competencies in 2020–2021. These were then evaluated and ranked according to their significance. The experts provided an information-rich list of both problematic situations and competencies. Finally, 16 problematic situations and 19 competencies were ranked in order of importance by the experts. The most important problematic situations were direct and indirect cyberbullying and sexual harassment. The most important competencies were the ability to act responsibly, knowing what kinds of activity are prohibited, and knowing whom to contact on exposure to cyberbullying or harassment. The findings can be used in developing policies, recommendations, and solutions aimed at counteracting the harmful effects of social media on wellbeing during adolescence.
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