Exploring the impact of social media on violence and isolation in at-risk teens
Social Media, Violence, and Social Isolation Among At-Risk Adolescents: Exploring Ground Truth
This study is looking at how social media affects bullying and mental health in teens aged 13-17, especially those who have been bullied a lot, to help find better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909142 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social media influences peer victimization and mental distress among adolescents aged 13-17, particularly those who have experienced high rates of victimization. By enrolling 240 adolescents from emergency departments, the study will collect real-time data on their online social messaging and in-person interactions. This approach aims to provide a clearer understanding of the relationship between social media use and mental health, ultimately guiding better interventions for affected youth. The research seeks to address the urgent need for effective strategies to support at-risk adolescents in navigating their social environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 13-17 who present to the emergency department with any medical or injury complaint and have experienced peer victimization.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not have experiences of peer victimization may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and support systems for adolescents facing mental distress and peer victimization.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the dynamics of social media and mental health among youth, but this study employs a novel real-time data collection approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nugent, Nicole R — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Nugent, Nicole R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.