38 Appendices 49 Abstract

As times and technology are changing, teenagers are more likely to understand Apple as a brand of technology rather than a fruit. Current research indicates that we are now witnessing the first generation in our society who will never get to say, back in my day before the internet, a generation growing up and developing while being switched on 24/7. They are now called the “iGeneration” (Rosen,2010). Research also states that there is a connection between increased social media use and social and emotional impairment.

The topic of this radio documentary is an informative and revealing examination of the opinions and the experiences of Irish teenagers using social networking sites (SNS) and the impact that this has on their social and emotional development. This documentary includes viewpoints from four teenage girls, a clinical psychotherapist and an acclaimed Irish artist. Through the teenager's voices, the 25-minute documentary outlines why they like it, how they use it, and the challenges they encounter while using it. The Psychotherapist enunciates very clearly the inherent dangers and pitfalls of the constant use of social media; he clearly states that it hinders social and emotional development. The artist is of the opinion that when teenagers are constantly using social media life is passing them by, “Life is what happens when you're busy on your device,” (Rasher,2017).

Social media is now a part of everyday life and is becoming part of our culture. This is a result of the fast-paced world of evolving technology and science. This radio documentary highlights that teenagers are more connected to their social media outlets, in particular, Snapchat. They are naive to a point about misplacing their trust in faceless communication. They are not socially aware of how their excessive use of social media is hindering their overall development.

Staying safe online and making informed choices about who we communicate with online is a constant challenge for adults and an even greater concern for teenagers. This research is therefore significant to understand the views of teenagers using social media, how it is currently being used, and whether it has a significant impact on the social and emotional development needs of the youth today. There are many strands and layers in investigating social media use in Ireland, this documentary explores the relationship between teenagers and their use of social media. While this documentary examines some facets of social media impact on teenager's lives, it has opened many avenues for further study in this field. Acknowledgements

There are many individuals who offered valuable assistance in the course of this research documentary, whom I sincerely thank.

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