The Benefits of Social Networking
The Benefits of Social Networking Services
Dr Philippa Collin, University of Western Sydney Ms Kitty Rahilly, Inspire Foundation Dr Ingrid Richardson, Murdoch University Dr Amanda Third, University of Western Sydney
Literature Review
Literature Review: The Benefits of Social Networking Services
This research was made possible by the YAW -CRC‟s partner organisations, the in-kind support of researchers from the Inspire Foundation, University of Western Sydney and Murdoch University, and the participation of young people from the ReachOut.com community.
The authors are grateful to the following people for their advice on this review: Associate Professor Jane Burns, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing Associate Professor Natalie Bolzan, University of Western Sydney Dr Lucas Walsh, Senior Executive, Research and Evaluation Foundation for Young Australians ISBN: 978-0-9871179-1-5
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Research Report
Literature Review: The Benefits of Social Networking Services
Preface
In December 2010, the Australian Government and Cooperative Research Centres Program announced a $27M investment towards the establishment of a world class research centre. The first of its kind, it is dedicated to working with young people to develop an d trial new technologies designed to improve mental health and promote wellbeing.
Led by the Inspire Foundation, an international non-government organisation, the Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing (YAW -CRC) brings together 63 partners in an enviable mix of world class youth researchers across 13 universities, innovative thinkers from industry and business, and mental health and youth advocates across the non government and government sector. Driven by the vision and passion of young people, the federal government‟s investment is matched by over $80M in cash and in kind contributions from YAW CRC participants.
Never before have
Dr Philippa Collin, University of Western Sydney Ms Kitty Rahilly, Inspire Foundation Dr Ingrid Richardson, Murdoch University Dr Amanda Third, University of Western Sydney
Literature Review
Literature Review: The Benefits of Social Networking Services
This research was made possible by the YAW -CRC‟s partner organisations, the in-kind support of researchers from the Inspire Foundation, University of Western Sydney and Murdoch University, and the participation of young people from the ReachOut.com community.
The authors are grateful to the following people for their advice on this review: Associate Professor Jane Burns, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing Associate Professor Natalie Bolzan, University of Western Sydney Dr Lucas Walsh, Senior Executive, Research and Evaluation Foundation for Young Australians ISBN: 978-0-9871179-1-5
2
Research Report
Literature Review: The Benefits of Social Networking Services
Preface
In December 2010, the Australian Government and Cooperative Research Centres Program announced a $27M investment towards the establishment of a world class research centre. The first of its kind, it is dedicated to working with young people to develop an d trial new technologies designed to improve mental health and promote wellbeing.
Led by the Inspire Foundation, an international non-government organisation, the Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing (YAW -CRC) brings together 63 partners in an enviable mix of world class youth researchers across 13 universities, innovative thinkers from industry and business, and mental health and youth advocates across the non government and government sector. Driven by the vision and passion of young people, the federal government‟s investment is matched by over $80M in cash and in kind contributions from YAW CRC participants.
Never before have
References: Brennan, R., McFadden, M. & Law, E. (2001) All that glitters is not gold: online delivery of education and training, Australian National Training Authority. Warschauer, M. (2004) Technology & Social Inclusion: Rethinking the Digital Divide, MIT Press. Ybarra, ML, KJ Mitchell, D Finkelhor, & J Wolak. 2007b. Online Victimization of Youth: Five Years Later in Journal of Adolescent Health 40:116-126.