Negative experiences, social exclusion and unwanted attention on social media: exploring the association with adolescent alcohol use

• Main Authors: Priya Ranganath (Author), Gunnhild Johnsen Hjetland (Author), Turi Reiten Finserås (Author), Geir Scott Brunborg (Author), Morten Hesse (Author), Jens Christoffer Skogen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Adolescents' presence on Social Media (SoMe) facilitates peer connections making them susceptible to peer-influences and approval. Negative experiences on SoMe can affect adolescent stress and wellbeing, impelling their use of alcohol. This paper provides a novel understandi...