Krestina L Amon
Biographic Data
| ID | 7803047 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Krestina L Amon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Krestina L |
| FAMILY NAME | Amon |
| SIGNATURE | AMON K L |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3890-4171 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Leveraging the Use of Publicly Available Social Media Posts for Sensitive Adolescent Research
Adolescent research concerning sensitive topics presents unique challenges due to the complexities of navigating ethical considerations and establishing trust within this population. In contrast, this paper proposes a methodology that leverages existing online content produced by adolescents and posted on social media platforms for data collection and qualitative analysis. Drawing upon our previous work with female adolescents who had intimate im…
Health literacy of adolescents’ responses to a workshop focusing on food, nutrition, climate change and digital technology solutions in Oceania
The findings show that students in both schools were less likely to engage in critical, compared with functional and interactive health literacy levels. This is an important consideration for future workshops, as well as curriculum and teacher training in Vanuatu, as Vanuatu (and other PICTs) are more susceptible to the effects of climate change and food sustainability issues.. Without a focus on developing critical health literacy knowledge and …
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Mental Health Help-Seeking Behavior of Male Video Game Players
Video gaming is a popular pastime for young males, having been shown to have both positive and negative effects on players' mental health. The aim of the current study was to ascertain the rate that male video gamers may seek mental health support for mental ill-health generally. The secondary aims were to (a) identify the most prolific barriers to seeking help; (b) determine how confident this group is to seek help; and (c) whether the variance …
Increasing Access to Mental Health Services
Young men's mental health is at the forefront of global public health concerns. Young males, who have a high incidence of mental health disorders, are a population that accesses services at lower rates than females and makes up the majority of videogame players. By considering the unique perspectives of digitally connected individuals on mental health service delivery, interventions may be designed to address their needs with a higher likelihood …
Online Group Counseling for Young People Through a Customized Social Networking Platform
There is a growing need for high-quality evidence to support the efficacy of online counseling and peer support via social networking sites (SNSs) as an intervention to reduce mental health symptoms in young people. This article presents Phase 2 of Kids Helpline (KHL) Circles, which used mixed methods to assess the acceptability, safety, user experience, and mental health benefits of a purpose-built, counselor-facilitated SNS. Young people aged 1…
Social Media Use by Young People Living in Conflict-Affected Regions of Myanmar
Since Myanmar's transition to civilian rule in 2011, the use of smartphones has exploded. The ubiquitous use of social media, in particular Facebook, has had a well-publicized dark side as a platform for disseminating fake news and hate speech. With poor digital literacy skills, Myanmar users are susceptible to disinformation campaigns and other online dangers, particularly young people, the most prevalent users. The current study collected bench…
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Social Media Use by Young People Living in Conflict-Affected Regions of Myanmar
Since Myanmar's transition to civilian rule in 2011, the use of smartphones has exploded. The ubiquitous use of social media, in particular Facebook, has had a well-publicized dark side as a platform for disseminating fake news and hate speech. With poor digital literacy skills, Myanmar users are susceptible to disinformation campaigns and other online dangers, particularly young people, the most prevalent users. The current study collected bench…
Online Group Counseling for Young People Through a Customized Social Networking Platform
There is a growing need for high-quality evidence to support the efficacy of online counseling and peer support via social networking sites (SNSs) as an intervention to reduce mental health symptoms in young people. This article presents Phase 2 of Kids Helpline (KHL) Circles, which used mixed methods to assess the acceptability, safety, user experience, and mental health benefits of a purpose-built, counselor-facilitated SNS. Young people aged 1…
Mental Health Help-Seeking Behavior of Male Video Game Players
Video gaming is a popular pastime for young males, having been shown to have both positive and negative effects on players' mental health. The aim of the current study was to ascertain the rate that male video gamers may seek mental health support for mental ill-health generally. The secondary aims were to (a) identify the most prolific barriers to seeking help; (b) determine how confident this group is to seek help; and (c) whether the variance …
Increasing Access to Mental Health Services
Young men's mental health is at the forefront of global public health concerns. Young males, who have a high incidence of mental health disorders, are a population that accesses services at lower rates than females and makes up the majority of videogame players. By considering the unique perspectives of digitally connected individuals on mental health service delivery, interventions may be designed to address their needs with a higher likelihood …
The Reel Health Care Professionals of Instagram
Health literacy of adolescents’ responses to a workshop focusing on food, nutrition, climate change and digital technology solutions in Oceania
The findings show that students in both schools were less likely to engage in critical, compared with functional and interactive health literacy levels. This is an important consideration for future workshops, as well as curriculum and teacher training in Vanuatu, as Vanuatu (and other PICTs) are more susceptible to the effects of climate change and food sustainability issues.. Without a focus on developing critical health literacy knowledge and …
Leveraging the Use of Publicly Available Social Media Posts for Sensitive Adolescent Research
Adolescent research concerning sensitive topics presents unique challenges due to the complexities of navigating ethical considerations and establishing trust within this population. In contrast, this paper proposes a methodology that leverages existing online content produced by adolescents and posted on social media platforms for data collection and qualitative analysis. Drawing upon our previous work with female adolescents who had intimate im…
Impact of Technology on Adolescents (4 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Internet privacy (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works)