The Role of Social Media in Influencing Juvenile Delinquent Behavior

Yuyin Cai

doi:10.54254/2753-7064/52/20242600

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The Role of Social Media in Influencing Juvenile Delinquent Behavior

Yuyin Cai *^,1,

¹ Shenzhen Oriental English College

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7064/52/20242600

Abstract

This research project examines the influence of social media on juvenile criminal behaviour. The popularisation and rapid development of the Internet and social media have had a significant impact on the lifestyles, social patterns and psychological states of adolescents. This research project examines the potential influence of social media on adolescent behaviour from a multi-disciplinary perspective, encompassing the fields of psychology, sociology and communication. The research methodology involved a comprehensive literature review and a case study, which were used to collate and analyse a substantial corpus of data and information pertaining to the relationship between social media use and juvenile delinquency. It is possible that social media may precipitate juvenile delinquency, whilst simultaneously offering a forum for the exchange of information, emotional support and social interaction. The dissemination of misinformation, the occurrence of cyberbullying, and the prevalence of privacy breaches on social media may have a deleterious effect on juveniles, thereby increasing their susceptibility to engage in delinquent activities. Furthermore, this paper puts forth recommendations for the effective governance of social media platforms in a business context, with the objective of preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency.

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Social media, Juveniles, Crime.

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Cai,Y. (1).The Role of Social Media in Influencing Juvenile Delinquent Behavior.Communications in Humanities Research,52,1-8.

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Volume title: Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies

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ISBN：978-1-83558-741-6(Print) / 978-1-83558-742-3(Online)

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Volume number: Vol.52

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