This project investigates how YouTube's algorithm shapes adolescent exposure to mental health resources, suggesting implications for their online experiences.
This project investigates how YouTube's recommendation algorithm shapes what adolescents encounter when searching for mental health content. Using a mixed-methods approach combining algorithmic walkthroughs (qualitative) with YouTube Data API analysis (quantitative), we identify systematic patterns in how the platform routes users toward or away from professional mental health resources.
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