Explore the complex interplay between social media use, mounting stress and the well-being of adolescent girls. Drawing from the latest research, including alarming statistics from The Girls’ Index™, examine how the constant connectivity and curated reality of social media platforms contribute to a perfect storm of pressure for young girls. Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by today’s digital natives, including the normalization of stress, the impact on self-esteem and the paradoxical struggles of high-achieving girls. Walk away with practical strategies to empower girls in navigating the digital landscape, fostering resilience and promoting authentic self-expression. Join us as we rethink our approach to supporting girls in the age of likes, shares and endless scrolling, and learn how to turn the tide on the social media stress epidemic.
Learning Objectives:
After viewing this webinar, you will be able to:
- Analyze the current landscape of social media use among adolescent girls, including usage statistics and trends.
- Explain the perfect storm created by the intersection of societal messages, social media features and adolescent development.
- Interpret data from The Girls’ Index™, particularly statistics related to girls’ mental health, confidence and social media use.
- Recognize the unique challenges faced by high-achieving girls in the context of social media and academic pressure.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current approaches to managing girls’ social media use in school settings.
- Design interventions to promote healthy friendships and peer support as protective factors against social media-related stress.
Presenter:
Lisa Hinkelman, Ph.D., Founder/CEO, Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)
Note: This webinar is free to all, members and non-members.
Sponsored by Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)
