Friends vs Followers: Friendship Dynamics in the Age of Social Media

Devorah Heitner, PhD | Children's Digital Media Expert | Author, Screenwise

Texting, exclusion, privacy, Instagram, Tiktok ... What does it mean to be a friend, when "friend" is a verb in the age of social media? In this video, Devorah Heitner, PhD, kids' digital media expert, provides insights into identity, friendship, and empathy in the digital age. Dr. Heitner is the author of "Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World."