Panel Discussion: “Youth in a Digital Society”
- Datum
- 09.10.2026
- Uhrzeit
- 15:30 – 17:00
- Ressort
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Bildung und Gesellschaft
Digitales
- Adresse
- Universität Potsdam, Campus I – Am Neuen Palais, Haus 8, Audimax (1.08.1.45), 14469 Potsdam
- Veranstalter
- Universitärer Forschungsschwerpunkt "Education for the Future" der Universität Potsdam
Closing the two-day Youth in a Digital Society conference, this panel discussion brings together Prof. Katharina Scheiter (University of Potsdam), Prof. Vicky Goodyear (University of Birmingham), Prof. Shelley Boulianne (Mount Royal University), and Prof. Kevin Dadaczynski (University of Potsdam) to reflect on key themes and questions emerging from the conference.
The discussion will explore the role of social and digital media in young people’s lives and its implications for mental health and well-being, as well as sociopolitical outcomes such as political engagement and participation. How can research contribute to fostering constructive, healthy, and self-regulated media use? Where does the research stand today, and which questions remain unanswered? What role should researchers play in increasingly heated public, political, and media debates about young people’s digital media use? Looking ahead, what do we need from research, education, policy, and regulation to support young people in navigating an evolving digital environment?
After an initial panel discussion, the session will open to a broader discussion, inviting everyone interested in the topic to join the conversation and contribute their perspectives.