The steps that young people and suicide prevention professionals think the social media industry and policymakers should take to improve online safety. A nested cross-sectional study within a Delphi consensus approach
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Young people and suicide prevention experts largely agreed on restricting online self-harm content and implementing clear policies. Collaboration between social media companies, policymakers, and governments is crucial for improving online safety.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- Mental Health Research
Background
- Growing concerns link social media use to youth self-harm and suicide.
- Existing social media safety strategies require evaluation for effectiveness.
Purpose Of The Study
- Assess agreement between young people and suicide prevention experts on current social media safety measures.
- Identify further steps for social media companies and policymakers to enhance online safety for youth.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional survey nested within a Delphi expert consensus study.
- Systematic literature review and stakeholder roundtables informed questionnaire development.
- Two expert panels (youth and professionals) participated; 43 youth and 23 professionals completed the survey.
Main Results
- Limited consensus on the utility of current social media safety strategies.
- Strong agreement on restricting self-harm/suicide content and establishing clear company policies.
- Moderate support for AI-driven resource delivery and government regulation; strong support for school education and international collaboration.
Conclusions
- Balancing online risks and benefits of self-harm/suicide communication is complex.
- Enhanced collaboration between policymakers, the social media industry, and international bodies is essential for online safety.
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