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Young People, Social Media and Life in Millbrook
This project explores how young people in Millbrook use social media, the platforms they spend time on and the reasons they go online. It looks at social media as a source of entertainment, connection and communication, while also considering concerns around screen time, online safety and limited alternatives in the local area. The research found that many young people would welcome more offline opportunities, including youth clubs, sports, gaming spaces and safe places to meet friends.
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Made in Millbrook is a University of Southampton community heritage research project, delivered with support from the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities and Testlands. The project has received ethical approval through the University of Southampton’s Ethics and Research Governance Online system: ERGO 112697. The views and experiences shared through the project belong to individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Southampton or Testlands. Copyright remains with the respective authors, photographers and rights holders; archive material is credited wherever possible.