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Evaluating social media impacts on wellbeing to inform solutions . This project aims to advance our understanding of social media’s impact on wellbeing in young people. Using a novel, comprehensive fr

Deakin University — Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
Amount
Up to $531,365
Closes
Sunday 31 December 2028
Status
unknown
Type
open opportunity
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Evaluating social media impacts on wellbeing to inform solutions . This project aims to advance our understanding of social media’s impact on wellbeing in young people. Using a novel, comprehensive framework, it will generate new knowledge on who is affected, as well as when and how social media influences wellbeing, identifying key factors at multiple levels. These insights will help connect research, policy, and industry, guiding evidence-based strategies for individuals, families, and decision-makers. Ultimately, this work will create a clear roadmap for safer, healthier social media use, benefiting young people, policymakers, tech companies, and consumers worldwide.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 5203 - Clinical and Health Psychology. Lead: Dr Hannah Jarman

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