Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York, USA.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2024 Jun 1;36(3):315-324. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000001342. Epub 2024 Mar 5.
Since the inception of social media, children have used platforms in manners unbeknownst to their parents. Just when parents feel they may finally understand what platform is relevant or trend is "in," the landscape evolves, and children shift to something new. It is therefore critical that pediatricians stay informed about what is popular in youth populations. This enables the recognition of the potential dangers of contemporary social media engagement.
Short-form content and livestreaming continue to rise in popularity while certain older forms of social media have retained relevancy in youth circles. YouTube is the dominant social media force, with both livestreaming and short-form offerings. Twitch and TikTok provide alternatives to YouTube for livestreaming and short-form content, respectively. Instagram and Snapchat - two social media apps that have existed for over 10 years - remain as the most popular mechanisms for children to interact with their friends online.
Issues related to body image, attention deficits, cyberbullying, and other potential harms have many parents wary of their child's presence on social media. Social media sites have in-place mechanisms to prevent the likelihood of harm, but pediatricians and parents should still counsel children on best social media practices.
目的综述：自社交媒体诞生以来，儿童使用平台的方式是其父母所不了解的。就在父母们觉得他们可能终于了解了什么平台是相关的，或者什么趋势是“流行”的时候，情况又发生了变化，孩子们转而使用新的东西。因此，儿科医生必须了解年轻人中流行的事物，这一点至关重要。这使他们能够认识到当代社交媒体参与的潜在危险。
最新发现：短视频内容和直播继续受到欢迎，而某些较旧的社交媒体形式在青年群体中仍然具有相关性。YouTube 是社交媒体的主导力量，提供直播和短视频服务。Twitch 和 TikTok 分别为直播和短视频内容提供了替代 YouTube 的选择。Instagram 和 Snapchat 这两个存在了 10 多年的社交媒体应用程序仍然是儿童在线与朋友互动的最流行的方式。
总结：与身材形象、注意力缺陷、网络欺凌和其他潜在伤害相关的问题让许多父母对孩子在社交媒体上的存在感到警惕。社交媒体网站已经有了防止伤害发生的机制，但儿科医生和家长仍应就最佳社交媒体使用习惯对孩子进行指导。
