For young people
This focus of this research project is on Youth Workers and how Youth Workers support young people in engaging with online social networking.
Much research has already taken place directly with young people and so this project will be drawing on the evidence from those past research projects, rather than focussing on surveying and working directly with young people.
This research
If you are a young person and you are interested in this research, then we welcome you to follow posts on this blog, and to share your thoughts and reflections using the comment feature.
This research is being carried out for The National Youth Agency who offer a range of opportunities for young people to influence policy and practice. You can find out more on YouthInformation.com.
Safe social networking
You can find out more about being safe while using online social networking through the information websites listed below:
Social networking isn't all MySpace and Bebo.
Much research has already taken place directly with young people and so this project will be drawing on the evidence from those past research projects, rather than focussing on surveying and working directly with young people.
This research
If you are a young person and you are interested in this research, then we welcome you to follow posts on this blog, and to share your thoughts and reflections using the comment feature.
This research is being carried out for The National Youth Agency who offer a range of opportunities for young people to influence policy and practice. You can find out more on YouthInformation.com.
Safe social networking
You can find out more about being safe while using online social networking through the information websites listed below:
- ThinkUKnow - comprehensive site with information for all ages on safe social networking.
- The Information Commissioner's Youth Site - the Information Commissioners Office has created a site specifically about managing your personal data on social networking websites.
- TheSite has 5 top tips for managing your online identity through social networking sites.
Social networking isn't all MySpace and Bebo.
- TakingItGlobal is a global social network of young people aiming to make the world a better place.
- Change.org is a social network focussed on supporting individual causes
- Oxfam's GenerationWhy often makes use of Facebook and YouTube to promote campaigns that lift millions out of poverty...
