Adolescent Experiences With Navigating Health Information on Social Media and Beyond: Using Qualitative Data to Inform a Model.

IF 5.5 2区医学 Q1 PEDIATRICS

Journal of Adolescent Health Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.02.016

Avery Salerno, Angela Calvin, Marina Jenkins, Megan A Moreno

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experience of adolescents as they seek, view, and evaluate health information using online and offline sources available to them.

Methods: Adolescents aged 13-18 years were recruited using purposeful sampling to participate in virtual focus groups. Focus group questions were semistructured and addressed online and offline experiences with health information across a variety of health topics. Focus groups were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Three investigators were involved in the inductive analysis of the transcripts, identifying themes, and leveraging the full range of codes toward a conceptual model.

Results: A total of 36 adolescents participated across 7 focus groups (M_age = 15.9, SD = 1.3). Adolescents were 69.4% female and 41.7% White. Thematic analysis revealed the following 2 major themes: (1) interconnectedness of online and offline sources and (2) challenges and strategies for navigating online health information. The conceptual model describes adolescents' processes in deciding how and whether to seek health information.

Discussion: Adolescents rely on online sources to supplement offline sources, to address sensitive health questions, and to seek community, but they encounter challenges when assessing the credibility of online sources.

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青少年在社交媒体及其他媒体上浏览健康信息的经历：使用定性数据来告知模型。

目的：本研究的目的是了解青少年在使用在线和离线资源寻求、查看和评估健康信息时的生活体验。方法：采用有目的抽样的方法，招募13-18岁的青少年参与虚拟焦点小组。焦点小组问题是半结构化的，涉及各种健康主题的在线和离线健康信息体验。对焦点小组进行了逐字记录和转录。三位研究者参与了对转录本的归纳分析，确定主题，并利用全范围的代码来建立概念模型。结果：共36名青少年参与了7个焦点组（Mage = 15.9, SD = 1.3）。青少年中69.4%为女性，41.7%为白人。专题分析揭示了以下两个主要主题：(1)在线和离线资源的互联性；(2)在线卫生信息导航的挑战和战略。概念模型描述了青少年决定如何以及是否寻求健康信息的过程。讨论：青少年依靠在线资源补充线下资源，解决敏感的健康问题，并寻求社区，但他们在评估在线资源的可信度时遇到挑战。

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来源期刊

Journal of Adolescent Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

10.40

自引率

3.90%

发文量

526

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Adolescent Health is a scientific publication dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults. Our Journal covers a broad range of research topics, spanning from the basic biological and behavioral sciences to public health and policy. We welcome a variety of contributions, including original research papers, concise reports, literature reviews, clinical case reports, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor. We encourage professionals from diverse disciplines such as Anthropology, Education, Ethics, Global Health, Health Services Research, Law, Medicine, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health and Policy, Social Work, Sociology, and Youth Development to share their expertise and contribute to our mission of promoting adolescent health. Moreover, we value the voices of young individuals, family and community members, and healthcare professionals, and encourage them to submit poetry, personal narratives, images, and other creative works that provide unique insights into the experiences of adolescents and young adults. By combining scientific peer-reviewed research with creative expressions, our Journal aims to create a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in adolescent and young adult health.