Adolescent Perceptions of the Risks and Benefits of Social Networking Site Use

Beatrice Hayes, Alana James, Ravinder Barn and Dawn Watling
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Beatrice Hayes: Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
Alana James: University of Reading, UK
Ravinder Barn: Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
Dawn Watling: Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), 2022, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-22

Abstract: At present, 87% of adolescents (aged 12-15 years) report using social networking sites (SNS). Research predominantly highlights the risks of SNS use (e.g., cyberbullying), yet SNS also presents potential benefits (e.g., enhancing social relationships). This study aims to explore adolescent perceptions of the benefits of SNS use and whether risk concern may predict these. Adolescents (N= 342; 53.3% female; M= 13.92, SD=1.35) completed two measures: sorting items about positive SNS use and an adapted SNS risk concern scale. Findings suggest females' SNS risk concern positively predicted perceptions of disclosing to family online, whilst older females viewed this less favourably. Also, both males and females who viewed social capital positively viewed social comparison positively, and vice versa.

Date: 2022
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