Wicomico County Council addresses social media concerns and upcoming 287 g work session Council members discuss social media rhetoric and plan a work session on 287 g.

Wicomico County Council is tackling urgent issues, from the impact of social media on community image to the controversial 287(g) immigration program.

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Web-Based Video Platforms as Sources of Information on Body Image Dissatisfaction in Adolescents: Content and Quality Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study Background: Body image dissatisfaction among children and adolescents is a significant public health concern and is associated with numerous physical and mental problems. Social media platforms, including TikTok, BiliBili, and YouTube, have become popular sources of health information. However, the quality and reliability of content related to body image dissatisfaction have not been comprehensively evaluated. Objective: The primary goal of this study was to examine the quality and reliability of videos related to body image dissatisfaction on TikTok, BiliBili, and YouTube. Methods: The keywords “body image dissatisfaction” were searched on YouTube™, TikTok, and BiliBili in November 2024. Videos were collected based on platform-specific sort filters, including the filter of “Most liked” on TikTok and the filter of “Most viewed” on BiliBili and YouTube. The top 100 videos on each platform were reviewed and screened in the study. After excluding videos that were (a) not in English or Chinese, (b) duplicates, (c) irrelevant, (d) no audio or visual, (e) contained advertisements, and (f) videos with a GQS score of 1, the final sample consisted of 64 videos, which formed the basis of our research and subsequent findings. Two reviewers screened, selected, extracted data, and evaluated all videos using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), modified DISCERN scores, and the modified Journal of the American Medical Association (mJAMA) benchmark criteria. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 28.0. Results: Sixty-four videos were analyzed in the study, including 20 from TikTok, 13 from BiliBili, and 31 from YouTube. The median duration of the involved videos was 3.01 minutes on TikTok, 3.52 minutes on BiliBili, and 4.86 minutes on YouTube. Compared with the other two platforms, BiliBili videos attained higher likes and more comments. The majority of the videos (62.5%) were uploaded by self-media. The quality of the videos on YouTube shows the highest overall scores. Videos uploaded by professional authors had significantly higher GQS, mDISCERN, and mJAMA scores, compared to those uploaded by non-professionals. There was no significant correlation between video quality and the number of views or likes. However, the number of views and likes was significantly positively correlated. Furthermore, a significant correlation was found between the JAMA, Modified DISCERN, and GQS scores. Conclusions: Online video platforms have become an important source for adolescents to access health information. However, the lack of a significant correlation between video quality and the number of likes and comments poses a challenge for users seeking reliable health information. It is suggested that the quality of the videos on health information would be taken into consideration in the recommendation algorithm on online video platforms.

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Wilmington council reflects on community integrity amid social media concerns Council members address social media's negative impact on Wilmington's community image and respect.

Wilmington residents are rallying for change as social media's corrosive impact threatens community integrity and business growth.

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Concern grows over social media's impact on children and teenage behavior Discussion highlights the challenges of social media accountability among teenagers and parents

Concerns are rising in Louisiana over social media's grip on children, as lawmakers push for stronger protections amid alarming trends in teenage behavior.

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Policy Committee debates social media use in schools and cell phone restrictions Committee discusses balancing social media communication policies and cell phone bans in schools.

Vermont lawmakers are in a heated debate over a bill that could reshape how social media and cell phones are used in schools, striving to balance communication needs with student privacy.

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School Board explores involvement in social media litigation to protect students Board members discuss joining a lawsuit to address social media's impact on children.

As the Indian River County School Board grapples with the impact of social media on students, a potential lawsuit could redefine how we protect young minds while ensuring their educational success.

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Council Members Address Social Media Controversies and Slanderous Accusations Local council members confront online slander and personal attacks affecting community decisions.

Tensions erupted at the Amador County council meeting as members confronted a wave of online slander and accusations, igniting a fierce debate over integrity and accountability.

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Delegate Tran highlights social media addiction as a critical threat to Virginia's youth mental health Social media addiction threatens children's mental health, prompting urgent calls for innovative solutions.

Virginia leaders are sounding the alarm on social media addiction, warning it could leave our children with attention spans shorter than a goldfish and dire mental health consequences.

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Did Social Media Create or Expose Hate Culture?
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