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Young people, social media, social network sites and sexual health communication in Australia: "this is funny, you should watch it"

Evers, Clifton; Albury, Kath; Byron, Paul; Crawford, Kate

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Authors

Clifton Evers

Kath Albury

Paul Byron

Kate Crawford



Abstract

Social media and social network sites (SNS) are an evolving area for sexual health communication with young people. They present opportunities and challenges for sexual health professionals and young people alike, such as learning through interactivity and addressing concerns about privacy. In this article, we present and discuss the findings from six rural and urban focus groups with young people in Australia about the use of social media and SNS for sexual health communication. We discuss a number of issues related to the use of social media and SNS for sexual health communication, such as concerns about bullying, privacy, and the stigma attached to sexual health.

Citation

Evers, C., Albury, K., Byron, P., & Crawford, K. (2013). Young people, social media, social network sites and sexual health communication in Australia: "this is funny, you should watch it". International Journal of Communication, 7(1),

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 1, 2013
Publication Date Jan 31, 2013
Deposit Date Oct 24, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal International Journal of Communication
Electronic ISSN 1932-8036
Publisher University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 7
Issue 1
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/712718
Publisher URL http://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/1106

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