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Adolescent Safety on Social Media Risks, Challenges, and Strategies for a Secure Online Environment (95745)
Session Chair: Aamena Bulhoon
Friday, 3 October 2025 10:45
Session: Session 1
Room: (B1) Gòtic
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
Social media has become an integral part of adolescent life, offering opportunities for social interaction, self-expression, and digital learning. However, it also exposes adolescents to significant risks, including cyberbullying, privacy violations, exposure to harmful content, and social media addiction. This study systematically reviews 50 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2024 to critically evaluate current safety measures on social media platforms. Using thematic and comparative analysis, the study assesses the effectiveness of existing strategies such as AI-driven content moderation, privacy controls, reporting mechanisms, and educational interventions. Findings reveal that AI moderation remains inconsistent due to algorithmic bias and contextual misclassification, while privacy policies are often inaccessible and vague, leaving adolescents vulnerable to data exploitation. Cyberbullying prevention tools are underutilized due to adolescents' reluctance to report abuse, and platform designs that promote user engagement often reinforce addictive behaviors. The study argues that a hybrid approach—combining regulatory oversight, ethical platform design, algorithmic transparency, and user education—is essential to creating safer digital spaces for adolescents. The analysis is grounded in Social Learning Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, and Ecological Systems Theory, providing a comprehensive theoretical framework. The findings have significant implications for platform developers, policymakers, educators, and parents. Future research should explore the long-term effectiveness of intervention strategies and the role of emerging technologies in enhancing adolescent online safety.
Authors:
Aamena Bulhoon, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Aamena Bulhoon is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Zayed University in United Arab Emirates
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amna-bulhoon-7167209
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