New Research from The Diana Award Reveals Crowdsourcing of Identity amongst Young People due to Online Pressures
A new research carried out by The Diana Award in partnership with ASKfm and psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos has revealed several important findings that highlight how the online world is changing the way young people develop their identity. 63% of the young people participating in the research say people behave differently online to the way Continue Reading …
Top Questions about the Online World Answered by Dr Linda Papadopoulos
The Diana Award asked young people from their National Anti-Bullying Youth Board to list their top questions about the online world. We posed these to psychologist and author Dr Linda Papadopoulos to get her advice. Questions from Youth Board What should you do if you’re feeling upset or stressed about the online world? The first Continue Reading …
Exploring Identity Online: Four Lesson Plans for Educators
The online world comes with endless opportunities, but it can also place a huge amount of pressure on young people at a time when they are exploring and developing their identity. The Diana Award, in partnership with ASKfm and psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos, has explored how the online world is shaping young people’s sense of self. Young people have Continue Reading …
Can You Be Yourself Online?
The internet and social networking have become a huge part of our lives. The online world brings lots of advantages – it allows us to connect with others, share our ideas, get creative, have fun and express ourselves. But there can be downsides. Research conducted by The Diana Award in partnership with ASKfm and psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos Continue Reading …
How to Help Children Explore their Identities and Resist Online Pressure?
Research conducted by The Diana Award in partnership with ASKfm and psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos has highlighted the pressure teens face online at a critical time when they are exploring and developing their identity. Despite being able to talk to more people than ever before, online judgement and pressure to fit in with a vast number of people Continue Reading …
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