Social Media and Self-exploration: Perspectives From Adolescent Oncology Patients on Navigating Illness and Identity in a Digital Era

While social interaction facilitates identity formation, today’s teens are embedded in a digital landscape that expands the foundation for social exploration and reflection. Trends in adolescent social media use suggest that selfies and status updates offer valuable information about self-concept and coping. In this presentation, adolescent oncology patients describe their experiences with social media and identity throughout chronic illness, which has implications for both child life assessment and intervention.

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