Social networks and identity experimentation in adolescence
Study details
| Year: | 2010 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Italy |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Mixed methods |
| Methods of data collection: | Textual / documentary / content analysis; Online qualitative methods (e.g. Netnography); Other |
| Other Methodology: | Network analysis |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Adolescents (14-18 Years old) |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
"Research main aim was to investigate the dynamics of experimentation and negotiation of the adolescents' identity with online forums. In particular, we intended to investigate:
In particular we intend to investigate:
- which identity themes are most recurrent in online interactions;
how the narrative features of computer mediated communication can influence experimentation and the construction of identity;
- which interactive structures are favoured during online exchanges.
The general aim is to understand whether and how participation in social networks can constitute a resource for the definition of adolescent identity and whether it has links with the offline lives of internet users." (Milani et al., 2014, p.33)