The first academic journal article from the Digital Peer Support study came out last week. Presenting survey data from LGBTQ+ young people, the article discusses how TikTok use can provide important mental health support for many LGBTQ+ young people. It particularly frames TikTok as part of queer public culture – an accessible resource for connecting to and participating in queer life. The article is open access and can be found here.
Here’s the article abstract:
I’d like to acknowledge the 660 people who took part in the Digital Peer Support survey, therefore informing this discussion of TikTok mental health support. Thanks also to the amazing Advisory Committee for shaping and informing the study, and to Tisha Dejmanee (UTS) for providing close feedback on an earlier draft.
LGBTQ+ young people, mental health and digital peer support 