Youth Culture in a Digital World
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What is a potential positive effect of social media use on wellbeing?

  • Increased feelings of social connection (correct)
  • Increased exposure to negative content
  • Decreased motivation to engage in real-world activities
  • Heightened feelings of loneliness

    • Which of the following is likely a negative impact of social media on wellbeing?

  • Expanded access to information
  • Improved mood through social networking
  • Increased engagement in community activities
  • Reduction in face-to-face interactions (correct)

    • How can social media lead to negative health outcomes?

  • By providing platforms for healthy discussions
  • By facilitating social support networks
  • Through the spread of misinformation about health (correct)
  • By connecting individuals with health resources

    • What aspect of social media use could negatively influence mental health?

    <p>Encouraging unhealthy comparisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about social media and wellbeing is accurate?

    <p>Social media can have both positive and negative effects on wellbeing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines youth culture?

    <p>A set of social norms specifically for young individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant reason for using social media among adolescents?

    <p>To enhance self-identity and connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically considered a consequence of social media usage?

    <p>Enhanced parental control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in youth development emphasizes active participation and engagement?

    <p>Community development approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one important aspect of digital literacy policy for youth?

    <p>Promoting critical evaluation of online content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of youth culture?

    <p>Shared beliefs and practices among young people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social media primarily function in youth culture?

    <p>Facilitating sharing, following, and collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of youth culture?

    <p>Cultural traditions of older generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can youth culture be described?

    <p>Dynamic and varying with context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding youth culture important?

    <p>It plays a role in identity development during adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes culture as defined in the content?

    <p>A group’s beliefs and way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strategies mentioned for youth development?

    <p>Encouraging interaction and participation in culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of social media use among youth?

    <p>Impact on their well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary focus of youth development strategies?

    <p>Fulfilling developmental tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the risk and resilience approach in youth development emphasize?

    <p>Differential life experiences among children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage does identity development primarily occur according to Erikson's theory?

    <p>Late adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cumulative risk model?

    <p>To explain differences among individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the 'snowball effect' in the context of youth development?

    <p>An amplifying cycle of risks and protective factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the developmental tasks/challenges approach suggest?

    <p>Tasks are met through both biological and social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a significant impact of scary media content on adolescents?

    <p>Trauma based on developmental stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental stage does the content suggest is crucial for engaging with influencers?

    <p>12-18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'anonymity' in digital identity imply?

    <p>A more extreme form of behavior, such as cyberbullying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 'control ability' influence digital identity?

    <p>It enables users to choose what information to share.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'asynchrony' address in digital interactions?

    <p>Communication that can occur at the user's convenience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between physical and digital identity?

    <p>They are interconnected and influence one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does 'creativity' play in online identity formation?

    <p>It allows individuals to explore and discover their identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about identity formation is accurate?

    <p>Both online and offline experiences contribute to identity formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the significance of time constraints in digital communication?

    <p>Breaking time constraints allows flexibility in responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the impact of online platforms on self-presentation is true?

    <p>Different platforms offer various means of self-expression and control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model can be used to systematically assess risk and protective factors related to social media?

    <p>Bronfenbrenner's Developmental Ecological Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should parents monitor to help protect their children from negative effects of social media?

    <p>Their children's screen time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a macro-level view of social media influence?

    <p>Cultural beliefs and values about social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model?

    <p>Cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential school-based protective measure against social media's negative influences?

    <p>Offering classes on online safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can community influence a child's experience with social media?

    <p>Through community support groups on media awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an exo-level factor affecting children's media use?

    <p>School policies banning smartphones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is likely a negative effect of social media on youth?

    <p>Greater exposure to online bullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Youth Culture in a Digital World

    • The course is taught by Loïs Schenk, a course coordinator.
    • Recordings will not be available to students.
    • The course covers definitions of youth culture and social media.
    • It will investigate how social media disrupts or enriches traditional culture.
    • It looks at how social media is used.
    • The reasons for using social media are explored.
    • It examines approaches to youth development.
    • Identity development during adolescence will be studied.
    • Practical information is included for the course.
    • A definition of culture is provided: "A group's distinctive way of life, including its beliefs and values, its customs, and its art and technologies" (Arnett & Hughes, 2012, p. 311).
    • Culture is affected by geography, social contexts, and time periods.
    • Youth culture is defined as shared beliefs, behaviours, practices, and values of young people.
    • This includes how they express themselves, interact, and contrast with older generations.
    • Youth culture is ever-changing throughout time and space.
    • Key aspects of youth culture are: fashion, music, language, social activities, values, and media/technology.
    • Digital Media is a method to spread information, using binary code.
    • Social media is about sharing, following, and collaboration.
    • Students will reflect on how social media use affects their wellbeing.
    • A one-minute exercise is used to gain insight.

    Overview

    • The course will cover definitions, disruption/enrichment of traditional culture, usage, youth development approaches, identity development during adolescence, and practical information.

    Culture

    • Culture is a group's distinctive way of life, incorporating beliefs, values, customs, art, and technology.

    Youth Culture

    • Youth culture involves shared beliefs, behaviors, practices, and values.
    • Young people express themselves in ways that distinguish them from older generations.

    Key Aspects of Youth Culture

    • Fashion and style
    • Music
    • Language
    • Social activities
    • Values and ideals
    • Media & technology

    Digital Media and Social Media

    • Digital media utilizes binary code to share information.
    • Social media focuses on sharing, following, and collaboration.

    Social Networks

    • Social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., are common.

    How Students Use Social Media

    • Social media is sometimes used to replace or augment in-person interactions.
    • Use can be active or passive.

    Uses & Gratifications Theory

    • This theory explores why people actively engage with social media.
    • Different purposes for use, beyond simple entertainment, are important to understand.

    Identity Development

    • Identity is a theory of oneself.
    • It has personal, social (gender, ethnic, national), and online identity dimensions.
    • Key components in identity development are self-image and self-esteem.
    • Identity is formed through exploration online and offline.

    Self-presentation

    • Goffman's model of self-presentation explores how people present themselves online (Front stage) versus behaviours in private settings (Backstage).

    Micro, Exo, and Macro Perspectives in Ecological Model

    • The ecological model looks at how the environment influences behaviour:
      • Micro: How parents monitor and regulate children's media.
      • Exo: School offerings on online safety policies.
      • Macro: Cultural values related to social media use.

    Adolescence Stages

    • Early adolescence: (10–13) years
    • Middle adolescence: (14–17) years
    • Late adolescence: (18–24) years

    Youth Development Approaches

    • The developmental tasks approach looks at the tasks or challenges individuals need to fulfill throughout their development.
    • The risk and resilience approach investigates various life experiences.

    Media Effects Theories

    • Theories are used to explain how media affects audiences, different theories depending on the age of the user.

    Course Expectations

    • Lectures include theory, seminars are obligatory and focus on the application of the theory.
    • Assignments include reading texts, submitting reading questions, and active participation in seminars.
    • The course includes an exam, potentially MC and open-ended questions.

    Reading Questions

    • Read the course literature, prepare reading questions, and submit them at least an hour before each seminar.

    Next Lecture

    • The next lecture will cover media effects theories, delivered by Flavio Azevedo.

    Contact Information

    • The presentation likely includes contact information.

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    Description

    Explore the impact of social media on youth culture in this course. Understand how digital platforms influence beliefs, practices, and identity development among adolescents. The course also examines the relationship between traditional culture and contemporary social dynamics.

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