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In this episode, Sofie Vranken and Robyn Vanherle talk about their research on the impact of social media on young people's health risk behaviours, focusing on alcohol use, smoking, and vaping. Robyn discusses how social media content influences adolescents' alcohol consumption, while Sofie investigates the effects of new media platforms and influencers on their alcohol use, smoking and vaping. They share insights on media literacy and interventions aimed at promoting a healthier digital society.
This episode was recorded on 21 March 2024
By KU Leuven Digital Society InstituteIn this episode, Sofie Vranken and Robyn Vanherle talk about their research on the impact of social media on young people's health risk behaviours, focusing on alcohol use, smoking, and vaping. Robyn discusses how social media content influences adolescents' alcohol consumption, while Sofie investigates the effects of new media platforms and influencers on their alcohol use, smoking and vaping. They share insights on media literacy and interventions aimed at promoting a healthier digital society.
This episode was recorded on 21 March 2024