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Orig. title: Sociale medier i ungdomslivet: Venskaber og ensomhed online

Engl. transl.: Social media in youth life: Friendships and loneliness online

Keywords

youth social media loneliness friendships

Publication details

Year: 2014
Issued: 2014
Language: Danish
Start Page: 126
End Page: 145
Editors: Lerstrup Pedersen K.
Authors: Larsen M. C.; Lange J. K.
Type: Book chapter
Book title: Ensom, men ikke alene : En antologi om unge og ensomhed
Publisher: Ventilen Danmark
Place: Copenhagen
Topics: Internet usage, practices and engagement; Wellbeing; Access, inequalities and vulnerabilities
Sample: The article is based on research and praxis based knowledge concerning danish Young People and how they use social media. (translated by the coder)
Implications For Stakeholders About: Healthcare; Other
Other Stakeholder Implication: Youth organizations

Abstract

The use of social media is an integrated part of most young people's everyday life. The Young People aged 16-24 are the most represented part of the population in social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. In this age group most of the people have a connection to one or more social networks. But what kind of value are the social media creating? How are the media a part of the relations of youth life? How can a friendship online be characterized? And how about the young people that have no friends or are feeling lonely?

Outcome

Clarification of the term social media. Focus on how the danish youth are using social media in their daily life. Discussion of nature and value of online friendships Discussion of feeling alone or on the outside of online communities Advice for professionals helping young people to combat loneliness (translated by the coder)

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