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Description
Over the past decade, data from the Norwegian Pupil Survey reveal a notable shift in gender distribution concerning experiences of being bullied, with more girls than boys now reporting bullying—a departure from traditional patterns and previous findings. This trend emerges alongside the rise of social media as a significant social platform for youth, potentially influencing these changes. This study investigates the prevalence of subtler exclusionary mechanisms on social media, examining gender differences in experiences and impacts on students’ lives in upper secondary school. Our data are drawn from a survey of 2,431 students, capturing their experiences with social media-based exclusion and its repercussions on well-being within the school environment. Results indicate that girls report more frequent exposure to negative incidents on social media and more pronounced adverse effects on their school experience compared to boys. These findings underscore the significance of off-school social media dynamics in shaping students’ school lives, highlighting the need for schools to address the broader context of student well-being.
Keywords
social media, subtle-exclusion, impact on school, gender differences
| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Scientific |
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| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Quantitative method study |
