Many mass media campaigns aimed at changing young people's health behavior air on digital platforms rather than on broadcast media (e.g., television), given the intended audience's preference for web-based communication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe rapid growth and diffusion of digital media technologies has changed the landscape of market segmentation in the last two decades, including its use in promoting prosocial and behavior change. New, population-specific and culturally appropriate prevention strategies can leverage the potential of digital media to influence health outcomes, especially for the greatest users of digital technology, including youth and young adults. Health behavior change campaigns are increasingly shifting resources to social media, creating opportunities for innovative interventions and new research methods.
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