Title: SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE ADOLESCENTS PERCEPTION OF GROOMING

Authors:
Onuoa, K. M.,*Chukwuone, C.A., Dimclu, I.N.& Anowai C.C.

Abstract: Abstract This paper focused on the social media and its influence on the adolescent's perception of grooming.The various factors that aid the influence of social media in adolescent grooming were highlighted. Such factors discussed include peer pressure,societal projections about grooming,role of advertisements, influence of celebrity followership on social media,and cyber -bullying. Based on the factors and critical issues raised, recommendations were made for reducing the influence of social media on the adolescent as regards grooming. Keywords:Social media,perception,grooming,adolescents,peer-pressure

Publication Date: 2019-12-05