Part I: The positives and purposes of using social media
Identity and construction of the self
Social connectedness
Emotional regulation
Part II: The unintended consequences of using social media
Cyberbullying
Unfulfilled expectations
Internet addiction
The educational impact of social media usage
Part III: Researching the impact of social media on UK secondary school students
Delving deeper
"Tell me more about that"
Connection to others: Social connection, relationship maintenance, the monitoring of others
Identity and construction of the self: Change over time; A part of you; The role of parent
Cyberbullying: Groupd judgment & reaction; A venue and channel for negativity; The use of "blocking" as protection
From online to in-school: Interference of work; Threats; intimidation or violence
"A cup of tea and a notebook"
Part IV: What can be done to help those who need support with their social media use?
"You can lead a horse to water..."
"... But you can't make it drink, or can you?"
Getting a measure of the situation
Drawing everything to a close
Epilogue
Glossary of terms.