“Melanincholy”: A Qualitative Exploration of Youth Media Use, Vicarious Racism, and Perceptions of Health

Cohen, Alyssa; Ekwueme, Patricia O.; Sacotte, Kaitlyn Ann; Bajwa, Laiba; Gilpin, Shawnese; Heard-Garris, Nia

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.12.128

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“…This study was part of a larger qualitative study that examined 3 major thematic categories: youth experiences with media, experiences with racism online, and responses to racism. 8 The current study used a phenomenological approach and reflexive thematic analysis to produce descriptive data focused on adolescent responses to racism as a critical part of elucidating how adolescents are affected by racism. 9 Phenomenological research aims to describe and find commonalities in the lived experiences of a concept or of a phenomenon, in this case, racism in news and online media as experienced by adolescents.…”

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“…The focus group design has been used in prior research surrounding sensitive experiences, like racism, to lessen participants’ sense of discomfort or personal stigma. 8 , 10 This study was approved by the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago institutional review board. This study followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research ( COREQ ) reporting guideline.…”

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“… 6 Scholarship on media-based vicarious racism exposures is emerging, and qualitative studies have begun to describe negative emotions after media-based vicarious racism exposure in adolescents. 4 , 7 , 8 Given the ubiquity of these stories and ease of internet access, adolescents may have more exposure to structural racism experienced vicariously than previous contemporary periods. Thus, youth may have an increased need for positive coping mechanisms to mitigate adverse health outcomes from this exposure.…”

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Key Points Question How do adolescents respond to media-based vicarious racism, and do these responses affect adolescent emotional health and well-being? Findings This qualitative focus group–based study with 18 participants found that adolescents experienced helplessness after exposure to media-based vicarious racism and that activism was used as a positive coping strategy. Meaning The findings suggest that activism may serve as a powerful coping mechanism, potentially reducing negative emotions for adolescents exposed to media-based vicarious racism; thus, activism may have implications for improving mental health outcomes and advancing societal changes.

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“…Lastly, the amount of time spent on SNSs may affect the risk of addictive behavior and insomnia [ 55 ••, 81 ], especially for adolescents with a dysfunctional attachment to parents and peers [ 55 ••, 82 ]. Some research has highlighted that male and older teenagers are more stressed by SNS use and that they also feel they spend too much time on such platforms [ 55 ••, 83 ], thus showing lower self-esteem and increased instances of depressed mood [ 84 , 85 ]. FOMO is a predictor of SNS use and resulting in detriment of in-person relationships (i.e., phubbing) [ 76 , 86 ].…”

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“…Specifically, there was an increase in self-acceptance and social desirability after receiving a “like” and an increase in social isolation after receiving no “likes”. The regression model also showed a decrease in self-acceptance on Instagram in the case of female adolescents, and in participants who edited photos Cohen et al, [ 85 ] USA 18 (range 13–19) Focus group Qualitative Youth spend much of each day online and frequently access social media, including news shared on these platforms. Many participants identified concerns surrounding 'fake' news on social media.…”

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The Use of Social Networking Sites and Its Impact on Adolescents’ Emotional Well-Being: a Scoping Review

Bottaro

Faraci

2022

Curr Addict Rep

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Purpose of Review The rapid development of social networking sites (SNSs) has affected adolescents’ well-being with great impact on social experience. In this scoping review, we aimed to map out what is known from the most recent literature about adolescents’ emotional well-being and the role of emotional regulation skills in preventing problematic SNS use. We used the Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework, and we based the study selection procedure on the PRISMA process. Then, we selected 52 English and peer-reviewed papers from PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Wiley Online Library, and Web of Science. Recent Findings We found both positive and negative effects of SNS use on adolescents’ emotions with online self-presentation and social comparison as key mechanisms to explain differences in subjective well-being. The risk of developing problematic use of SNSs is influenced by time spent on SNSs, active or passive use, and adolescents’ social and emotional skills. Summary This review suggested the importance of emotional experiences and social support in both in-person and online interactions. Future research is needed to provide the basis for a better forthcoming classification of problematic SNS use.

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Black adolescents' experiences with racial socialization, racial identity, and critical reflection of need for school change of racial inequity

Griffin,

Bañales,

Hope

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Psychology in the Schools

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This preliminary investigation explored associations between Black adolescents' experiences with parental racial socialization (racial pride and racial barrier messages), dimensions of racial identity (centrality and private regard), and critical reflection regarding the need for school change of racial inequity. One hundred fifty‐one (78 girls; 73 boys) high school students from the southeastern United States were sampled for this self‐report cross‐sectional investigation. Findings revealed significant, positive total effects of racial pride and racial barrier socialization on critical reflection. Furthermore, a significant specific indirect relationship between racial pride socialization and critical reflection through centrality (small to medium effect), but not private regard. Unexpectedly, no significant indirect associations of perceived racial barrier socialization on critical reflection through racial identity dimensions were found. Implications for our findings are discussed for school‐based practitioners and policymakers.

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“Melanincholy”: A Qualitative Exploration of Youth Media Use, Vicarious Racism, and Perceptions of Health

Cited by 21 publications

References 28 publications

Adolescents’ Experiences, Emotions, and Coping Strategies Associated With Exposure to Media-Based Vicarious Racism

Adolescents’ Experiences, Emotions, and Coping Strategies Associated With Exposure to Media-Based Vicarious Racism

The Use of Social Networking Sites and Its Impact on Adolescents’ Emotional Well-Being: a Scoping Review

Black adolescents' experiences with racial socialization, racial identity, and critical reflection of need for school change of racial inequity

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