Award
National Institute of Mental Health 4RF1MH129774-03
Stakeholder Perspectives on Social Media Surveillance in Schools
Recipient
University of California, San Diego
Award Amount
$1,161,410.00
Ceiling
$1,161,410.00
Awarded
August 18, 2025
Identifier
4RF1MH129774-03
The award funds a project to study the ethical, legal, and social implications of social media surveillance in U.S. schools, gathering stakeholder perspectives and informing policy development to protect students' interests.
Description
This project documents the use of social media surveillance (SMS) technology in U.S. middle and high schools, assessing the perspectives of students and parents, and developing student-centered policy recommendations. It addresses the ethical, legal, and social implications of SMS, aiming to promote health, safety, and privacy interests of students and schools.