Social media as a space for youth’s algorithmic resistance

Youth spend a significant portion of their time on social media with a wide range of activities. Social media can present risks for youth, and the impact of these is still being discussed in current research. Building on a connected learning framework, this poster qualitatively analyzed youths’ social media walkthroughs for practices that showcase algorithmic resistance. The study found that youth navigate social media skillfully, develop awareness about risks, and build strategies to circumvent them.     «

Youth spend a significant portion of their time on social media with a wide range of activities. Social media can present risks for youth, and the impact of these is still being discussed in current research. Building on a connected learning framework, this poster qualitatively analyzed youths’ social media walkthroughs for practices that showcase algorithmic resistance. The study found that youth navigate social media skillfully, develop awareness about risks, and build strategies to circumvent...     »