The Role of Social Media In Public Health Communication And Behavior Change In Adolescents

This study demonstrated that social media plays a significant role in shaping health communication and influencing behavior among adolescents. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok provide valuable avenues for promoting awareness— particularly around mental health and nutrition—concerns about misinformation and uneven behavior change remain. Collaborations between health authorities and trusted influencers, along with improved digital literacy, are essential for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks in adolescent public health communication.

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Journal of Posthumanism
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2025-08-04
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https://doi.org/10.63332/joph.v4i3.3141
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Child Development and Digital Technology
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The Role of Social Media In Public Health Communication And Behavior Change In Adolescents

RAYANA ABDULQANI ALAQIL, Majed basheer Alshammari, Mosa sulimaen Almsodaia, Saud salman Alatwi et al.
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Child Development and Digital Technology
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The Role of Social Media In Public Health Communication And Behavior Change In Adolescents

RAYANA ABDULQANI ALAQIL, Majed basheer Alshammari, Mosa sulimaen Almsodaia, Saud salman Alatwi, HANAN DAHI ALHAWITI, Ryouf abdulgni Alaqeel, Reem dahi Alhawiti, Ayed eid Alhawiti, Wafaa frug Amin Aljizani, Dalal mutlaq Amer Alatawi, Gamela atallah Alatwi, Waad Eid Salamah Albalawi, Homoud saleh Aljofi
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This study demonstrated that social media plays a significant role in shaping health communication and influencing behavior among adolescents. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok provide valuable avenues for promoting awareness— particularly around mental health and nutrition—concerns about misinformation and uneven behavior change remain. Collaborations between health authorities and trusted influencers, along with improved digital literacy, are essential for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks in adolescent public health communication.

Journal of PosthumanismVol. 4(3)
Mental Health Research UK (GB), Services Hospital (PK), Miwa Hospital (JP), Maternity and Children's Hospital (SA), Health Affairs (US), Innovation Cluster (Canada) (CA), Office of Patient Care Services (US), Furukawa Electric (United Kingdom) (GB)
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