Group 1 : Discussion about theme 3

 

BLOG THEME 3: How do social workers reach young people in social media?

Topic 1 - 1 Find examples of social work with young people (13-25 years old) as target group in different social media platforms in Finnish or other context. 
> Check how does a social media influencer reach young people, f.ex. laakari.atte, profile (doctor as influencer) in social media, fighting against substance abuse and addictions.
Describe 1–2 examples f.ex. in TiK TokSHANTI
How can the social professional /educator reach the young target group?

Topic 2 - 1 Find examples of social work with young people (13-25 years old) as target group in different social media platforms in Finnish or other context. 
> Check how does a social media influencer reach young people, f.ex. laakari.atte, profile (doctor as influencer) in social media, fighting against substance abuse and addictions.
Describe 1–2 examples f.ex. in Instagram.SARU
How can the social professional /educator reach the young target group?

Topic 3- 1 Find examples of social work with young people (13-25 years old) as target group in different social media platforms in Finnish or other context. 
> Check how does a social media influencer reach young people, f.ex. laakari.atte, profile (doctor as influencer) in social media, fighting against substance abuse and addictions.
Describe 1–2 examples f.ex. in YoutubeIRESHA
How can the social professional /educator reach the young target group?

Topic 4 - What would you do if the goal would be to decrease bullying?NIRESHA

Topic 5 - What kind of platform would you use for the Topic 4?GRETA

Topic 6 – The Role of Social Media in Enhancing Social Work Support for Vulnerable Youth DURUO
Explore how social workers use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to engage with at-risk youth, providing resources, emotional support, and guidance in a way that is accessible and relatable. 

Topic 7 - Challenges and Opportunities for Social Workers in Building Relationships with Young People Through Social MediaDEEPIKA
Discuss the challenges social workers face in forming genuine connections with youth online (such as digital divides or maintaining boundaries) and the opportunities for reaching youth in ways traditional methods may not.