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Table of Contents
Introduction Part 1 The positives and purposes of using social media 1. Identity and construction of the self 2. Social connectedness 3. Emotional regulation Part 2 The unintended consequences of using social media 4. Cyberbullying 5. Unfulfilled expectations 6. Internet addiction 7. The educational impact of social media use Part 3 Researching the impact of social media on UK secondary school students 8. Delving in deeper 9. “Tell me more about that 10. Connection to others: social connection, relationship maintenance, the monitoring of others 11. Identity and construction of the self: Change over time; A part of you; The role of parent 12. Cyberbullying: Group judgement & reaction; A venue and channel for negativity; The use of ‘blocking’ as protection 13. From online to in-school: Interference of work; Threats, intimidation or violence 14. A cup of tea and a notebook Part 4 What can be done to help those who need support with their social media use? 15. “You can lead a horse to water… 16. “But you can’t make it drink… or can you? 17. Getting a measure of the situation 18. Drawing everything to a close Epilogue Glossary of Terms Appendix
