Tag: Publications
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New Study: How People Use TikTok to Talk About Sexual Violence
TikTok has rapidly emerged as one of the most influential social media platforms, especially among teenagers. With its vast audience, TikTok has become more than just a hub for entertainment—it is also serving as a space where crucial and sensitive issues, such as sexual violence, are being discussed. The latest study led by VISTA Director…
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New Study Sheds Light on Peer-to-Peer Disclosures of Child Maltreatment on Social Media
In an age where social media plays an increasingly central role in young people’s lives, the ways in which these platforms are used for serious and sensitive disclosures are gaining attention. The recent study “I Need to Talk to Someone…What Do I Do?“: Peer-to-Peer Disclosures of Child Maltreatment on Social Media, published in the Journal…
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Exploring the Digital Highways: How Reddit Facilitated Cannabis Conversations During COVID-19
A team of researchers including Dr. Laura Schwab Reese delved into the digital corridors of Reddit to understand how cannabis conversations evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing 213 posts and 2,546 comments from the subreddit r/saplings across different pandemic phases, the study paints a picture of how social media platforms have become hubs for youth…
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Insights from Crisis Counselors: Building Rapport in Digital Support
New Study Sheds Light on Supporting Victims of Child Maltreatment In the digital age, establishing rapport in written interactions is vital, especially in crisis intervention. A recent study led by Dr. Laura Schwab Reese published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research explored how crisis counselors achieve this in digital services, using data from the…
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