Social Media Report 2019
This report summarises findings from a research project that examined the use of social media by young people aged 13 -24 year. Participants were asked about both the positive and negative impact of social media on their mental health and wellbeing and for their views on a number of policy recommendations. The youth-based Social Media Study, conducted by Nielsen for the Graeme Dingle Foundation, reveals the dangers – as well as the positives – of young people’s extensive use of social media such as Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, and makes key recommendations for how safeguards can be put in place.
Read the report hereTackling troubling statistics
Here in Aotearoa statistics show that tamariki need our help. Across the country, we're working towards tackling these statistics and helping Kiwi kids overcome their obstacles. We've reached over 270,000 young people so far and with your help we can reach even more.
At Graeme Dingle Foundation we have a research team that’s dedicated to evaluating and developing programme logic models, and measuring outcomes. This work provides an important evidence base which helps define and refine our programmes, so we’re always up to date, responsive and relevant.
To make sure our evaluation design and practices remain credible (and to provide opportunities for external evaluation projects), we work alongside the University of Auckland and Massey University. We are also open to proposals for independent research projects from Masters and PhD students or other research agencies.
For more information on our research please refer below:
Annual Projects Summary
How our Programmes Impact our Young People
If you have any questions or would like access to any research, contact Julie Moore
- Research Symposium 2019
- Research and Evaluation Summary
- School-based mentoring
Research Symposium 2019
‘Exploring the wellbeing of young people in Aotearoa’. 
This years symposium was a resounding success and attracted many guests from around the region and Aotearoa.
Presenters covered a diverse range of projects that explored what makes a good life for our young people, including young people’s views on well being and a snapshot of social indicators for the youth of New Zealand. We also looked at how young people can get the most from their participation in youth development programmes and explored aspects of everyday life, such as social media, that can have an impact on youth health and well-being.
The Symposium aims to bring together researchers who have been researching our programmes and other aspects of youth development, so that further opportunities can be explored and developed for the future.
View the presentations here:
Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga: Dr Kelsey Deane & Zara Maslin
Numbers and the real stories they tell – Ronji Tanielu
New Zealand Youth & Social Media –Tamer Mohamed & Jade Phillips
Research and Evaluation Summary
This Research and Evaluation Summary provides details of recent research on our programmes. The report summarises recently published research articles, project reports and details research projects that are currently underway.
Download ReportSchool-based mentoring
School-based mentoring: Examining the cultural and economic variations in engagement and effectiveness. Written by Kellie Noonan, Pat Bullen, Susan Farruggia for the University of Auckland, May 2012.
This paper examines the need for overseas mentoring models to be adapted to meet the needs of New Zealand youth.
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