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Ysabel Gerrard, "The Kids Are Online: Confronting the Myths and Realities of Young Digital Life" (U California Press, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Navigating the Digital Paradox

This chapter explores the transformative journey of a book centered on young people's experiences with digital life, bridging themes of mental health and social media. Through qualitative discussions, it reveals the complexities of social media's role in youth well-being, highlighting the dual nature of online interactions as both supportive and potentially harmful.

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