Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Emerging Technologies and Teen Mental Health
Sponsor: Florida International University
Summary
This study will recruit teens who are experiencing subacute suicidal ideation to test the effect of a brief psychoeducational intervention focused on social media use wherein youth learn about active and prosocial use of social media platforms.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2026-03-20
Completion Date
2026-07-24
Last Updated
2026-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Prosociality and Agency in Algorithmic Spaces (PAAS) Module
This intervention involves brief psychoeducation designed to increase algorithmic literacy and encourage prosocial social media engagement. Specifically, a study staff member will discuss with youth how online algorithmic content (e.g., scrollable social media feeds) is shaped by user inputs and platform goals, and will be guided to engage with content related to prosocial topics and engagement. Working collaboratively with the administrator, participants will modify their algorithmic inputs (e.g., likes, searches, follows) in vivo and observe immediate changes in their feed, if any. Parents will receive a handout explaining the topics covered in the psychoeducational session.
Locations (1)
FIU Center for Children and Families
Miami, Florida, United States