Socialization on Social Media: An Exploration of Online Race-Related Experiences and Black Youth Development
Abstract
Ethnic-racial socialization (ERS) aides in shaping ethnic-racial identity (ERI) and contributes to Black youth’s well-being. No study was found to consider contemporary ERS agents, especially with advanced technologies. The goal of this dissertation was to explore the role social media plays in transmitting ERS themes and the impact those themes have on Black youth’s ERI. Findings revealed that social media is an ERS agent that impacts Black youth’s ERI and that race related messages online have implication on Black youth’s well-being. Furthermore, results show variations in ERS themes transmitted on social media and that ERS themes have different impacts on ERI subtypes. Implications for practice, interventions, and research are provided.
Citation
Hill, Daphne J (2022). Socialization on Social Media: An Exploration of Online Race-Related Experiences and Black Youth Development. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /197862.