Is Social Media Killing Kids, and Why Do We Keep Getting Suckered By These Things

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Social Sciences Week is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the diverse range of social sciences disciplines and research in Australia. It aims to highlight the value and importance of social sciences research and its contribution to understanding and addressing complex social challenges in Australia and beyond.

Event information

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Dates and location
15
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2026
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Format
Online
In person
Online & In-person
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Cost
Free

About the event

For more information and to register, see the event page.

In this webinar, Dr. Chris Ferguson will draw upon the available evidence to explore why alarming narratives about youth and media gain traction, and how they shape public opinion and policy responses, including social media bans. This webinar is a critical reflection on the evidence behind these claims, as well as the broader social and cultural forces that sustain them

For all questions, please contact the organiser: wdobud@csu.edu.au

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