Description
Adolescents and young adults are the main users of social media. This has sparked interest among researchers regarding the effects of social media on normative development. There exists a need for an edited collection that will provide readers with both breadth and depth on the impacts of social media on normative development and social media as an amplifier of positive and negative behaviors.
The Psychology and Dynamics Behind Social Media Interactions is an essential reference book that focuses on current social media research and provides insight into the benefits and detriments of social media through the lens of psychological theories. It enhances the understanding of current research regarding the antecedents to social media use and problematic use, effects of use for identity formation, mental and physical health, and relationships (friendships and romantic and family relationships) in addition to implications for education and support groups. Intended to aid in collaborative research opportunities, this book is ideal for clinicians, educators, researchers, councilors, psychologists, and social workers.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Malinda Desjarlais (Ed.)
Malinda Desjarlais is an Associate Professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her research interests include human-computer interaction with a focus on understanding the complex relationship between social media use and self-disclosure, social comparisons, the quality of existing friendships, social anxiety, and well-being. She has completed cross-sectional, experimental, and longitudinal studies, which aid in our understanding of the advantages and pitfalls of social media use among adolescents and young adults. She has presented research at academic conferences and public venues, and published multiple book chapters and journal articles.