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September 10, 2025

The Role of Social Media In Public Health Communication And Behavior Change In Adolescents

Key Points

Social media significantly influences health communication and behavior among adolescents, especially regarding mental health and nutrition.
Platforms like Instagram and TikTok promote awareness but also raise concerns about misinformation affecting behavior change.
Collaborations with health authorities and trusted influencers are crucial to maximizing benefits and minimizing risks in public health.
Improved digital literacy among adolescents is essential for navigating information and improving health outcomes.

Abstract

This study demonstrated that social media plays a significant role in shaping health communication and influencing behavior among adolescents. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok provide valuable avenues for promoting awareness— particularly around mental health and nutrition—concerns about misinformation and uneven behavior change remain. Collaborations between health authorities and trusted influencers, along with improved digital literacy, are essential for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks in adolescent public health communication.

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ALAQIL et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b60d54b1d3bfb60eb441 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.63332/joph.v4i3.3141

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