Jade Davies (she/her)
@jadedavies.bsky.social
PhD researcher at @uomseed.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.
Interested in understanding and addressing disparities in mental health. Currently researching social media use and adolescent mental health. http://so-me-study.org.
Interested in understanding and addressing disparities in mental health. Currently researching social media use and adolescent mental health. http://so-me-study.org.
You can read the full paper here: rdcu.be/eH3LA and a (much shorter!) policy article on this topic here: bit.ly/3KqvBuM
The representation of adolescent social media use: a systematic review and content analysis of UK newspaper articles
rdcu.be
September 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
You can read the full paper here: rdcu.be/eH3LA and a (much shorter!) policy article on this topic here: bit.ly/3KqvBuM
We conclude that the media's focus on risks might exacerbate public anxiety, which could ultimately shape ineffective policies and interventions. These narratives might also increase the divide between young people and adults, making open conversations and mutual trust more difficult to foster.
September 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We conclude that the media's focus on risks might exacerbate public anxiety, which could ultimately shape ineffective policies and interventions. These narratives might also increase the divide between young people and adults, making open conversations and mutual trust more difficult to foster.
Interestingly, when young people's voices were included in articles (which was rare), the coverage tended to be more balanced, covering both risks and benefits.
September 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Interestingly, when young people's voices were included in articles (which was rare), the coverage tended to be more balanced, covering both risks and benefits.
We found coverage has focused overwhelmingly on risks, most commonly for mental health. Almost 1 in 4 articles mentioned suicide, but these discussions often lacked care and sensitivity.
September 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We found coverage has focused overwhelmingly on risks, most commonly for mental health. Almost 1 in 4 articles mentioned suicide, but these discussions often lacked care and sensitivity.
Amazing news, huge congratulations Connor!!🥳
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Amazing news, huge congratulations Connor!!🥳
Also immediately bought @bobbyduffy.bsky.social's book after his incredible plenary talk on generational trends. Really looking forward to reading!
March 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Also immediately bought @bobbyduffy.bsky.social's book after his incredible plenary talk on generational trends. Really looking forward to reading!
I had a wonderful time presenting preliminary findings from our study examining how UK newspapers represent young people's social media use. A full pre-print of that work is available here: osf.io/qxdyp
PS – Are Jo and I really short, or are our posters just huge😅
PS – Are Jo and I really short, or are our posters just huge😅
March 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I had a wonderful time presenting preliminary findings from our study examining how UK newspapers represent young people's social media use. A full pre-print of that work is available here: osf.io/qxdyp
PS – Are Jo and I really short, or are our posters just huge😅
PS – Are Jo and I really short, or are our posters just huge😅
Wonderful news, huge congratulations, Laura!!🥳
March 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wonderful news, huge congratulations, Laura!!🥳
The key takeaway: we need to think beyond just getting more autistic people into work. It's about creating environments where people can build genuine, fulfilling careers that last. And that means proper support and truly inclusive workplaces.
December 20, 2024 at 10:28 AM
The key takeaway: we need to think beyond just getting more autistic people into work. It's about creating environments where people can build genuine, fulfilling careers that last. And that means proper support and truly inclusive workplaces.
Most worrying were the impacts of bad experiences. A lack of support, adjustments, and negative social experiences devastated people's confidence and mental health. Several participants had to leave work entirely after their experiences.
December 20, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Most worrying were the impacts of bad experiences. A lack of support, adjustments, and negative social experiences devastated people's confidence and mental health. Several participants had to leave work entirely after their experiences.
We also heard about how crucial good managers are. When organisations provide proper adjustments and understanding leadership, it makes a huge difference. Sadly, many workplaces still aren't meeting these needs.
December 20, 2024 at 10:28 AM
We also heard about how crucial good managers are. When organisations provide proper adjustments and understanding leadership, it makes a huge difference. Sadly, many workplaces still aren't meeting these needs.
The social side of work came up a lot. Good relationships with colleagues were crucial. Sadly, however, many of our participants had experienced workplace bullying which had devastating impacts.
December 20, 2024 at 10:28 AM
The social side of work came up a lot. Good relationships with colleagues were crucial. Sadly, however, many of our participants had experienced workplace bullying which had devastating impacts.