The benefits of social media outweigh the risks for young people. Discuss critically. Position statement Introduction 250 Words
Social media pose a risk to the wellbeing of young people; some of the contributing factors to this risk include the digital footprint, sexting and cyber bullying.
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Supporting points Body 1000 Words
1. If not understood, the digital footprint can pose an exceptional risk to a young person and their reputation.
• Define the digital footprint (O’Keeffe & Clarke-Pearson, 2011)
• State and examine the risk of the digital footprint to young people and their forthcoming reputation (O’Keeffe & Clarke-Pearson, 2011)
• Examine the effect the digital footprint has on employment and education (Osborne & Connelly, 2015; Peluchette & Karl, 2008)
Due to the impact social media can have on the digital footprint; it is evident that it poses a risk to young people and their future reputation.
2. Both sexting and revenge porn can have a considerable
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