The influencer in the room: critical health literacy and social media practices in health education

Rosie Welch

The influencer in the room: critical health literacy and social media practices in health education

School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education

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Abstract

Health and wellness influencers are often criticised as dubious, unqualified sources of health education, presenting highly curated, commercialised lifestyles via social media. While these critiques are important, they present a narrow reading of digital cultures. Drawing from media and health studies we explore how students engage with social media to co-design strategies to teach students to navigate complex health information online.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 27 Nov 2022
Event	Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Victoria Annual Conference 2022 - Monash University Clayton Campus, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 24 Nov 2022 → 25 Nov 2022

Conference

Conference	Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Victoria Annual Conference 2022
Abbreviated title	ACHPER Victoria 2022
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne
Period	24/11/22 → 25/11/22

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