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C Machold¹, G Judge, A Mavrinac

¹Department of Paediatrics, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, AMNCH, Tallaght, Dublin 24. macholdc@tcd.ie

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Irish teenagers face significant online dangers from social networking sites (SNSs), including cyberbullying and inappropriate contact. Many young users access the internet unsupervised, highlighting risks of overuse and addiction.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Cyberpsychology
Adolescent Health

Background:

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are increasingly prevalent among adolescents.
Teenagers face emerging online hazards, including cyberbullying, inappropriate contact, and privacy invasion.
Understanding internet usage patterns is crucial for mitigating risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate general Internet usage patterns among Irish teenagers aged 11-16.
To identify potential online hazards associated with Social Networking Sites (SNSs) usage.
To assess the prevalence of cyberbullying, inappropriate contact, overuse, addiction, and privacy concerns.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study design was utilized.
A questionnaire survey was administered to 474 students across three Irish secondary schools.
Data analysis focused on Internet and SNS usage patterns and reported online risks.

Main Results:

72% of respondents frequently used SNSs, with 95% of these users on Facebook.
10-12% of males and females reported experiencing online bullying.
27% reported inappropriate contact, and 33% felt they spent too much time on SNSs, often unsupervised.

Conclusions:

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) usage presents substantial dangers for Irish teenagers.
Significant proportions of adolescents experience cyberbullying and inappropriate contact.
The risks associated with SNS usage, including overuse and addiction, are largely unaddressed in this population.