Share Paper: Examining Middle School Students’ Social Media Use
Wednesday, June 26 2:45 PM-3:15 PM Oost
Abstract: As more schools and school districts are implementing 1-1 and “bring your own technology” initiatives, attention to inappropriate use of social media is becoming increasingly important. A total of 593 middle school students were surveyed about digital footprints and concerns about social media. The results show that 17% started using social media at age nine or younger, 40% accepted friend requests from people they do not know, and 40% reported that their parents did not monitor their social media use, which calls for the needs of cyber-security education. These middle school students reported using social media most often to connect ...