{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101827"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101827","attributes":{"code":"DE260101827","administering-organisation":"Deakin University","announcement-administering-organisation":"Deakin University","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-12-31","anticipated-end-date":"2029-12-30","grant-summary":"Evaluating social media impacts on wellbeing to inform solutions . This project aims to advance our understanding of social media’s impact on wellbeing in young people. Using a novel, comprehensive framework, it will generate new knowledge on who is affected, as well as when and how social media influences wellbeing, identifying key factors at multiple levels. These insights will help connect research, policy, and industry, guiding evidence-based strategies for individuals, families, and decision-makers. Ultimately, this work will create a clear roadmap for safer, healthier social media use, benefiting young people, policymakers, tech companies, and consumers worldwide.","funding-current":531365.00,"funding-at-announcement":527165,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Hannah","familyName":"Jarman","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0001-8225-4511 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Hannah","familyName":"Jarman","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0001-8225-4511 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"Deakin University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"Deakin University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":false,"code":"440701","name":"Communications and Media Policy","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":true,"code":"5203","name":"Clinical and Health Psychology","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"520304","name":"Health Psychology","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"520505","name":"Social Psychology","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"130299","name":"Communication Not Elsewhere Classified","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"200407","name":"Health Status (Incl. Wellbeing)","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280121","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Psychology","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Netherlands","United States of America"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Social media is central to young people’s lives, yet its effects on wellbeing are complex. While it can foster connection and self-expression, it also poses risks to wellbeing such as poor body image, affect, and life satisfaction. Governments globally are starting to propose and pass legislation, yet little is known about the complex harms and benefits of social media, nor the potential effectiveness of the strategies being implemented -demonstrating a misalignment between policy and research. This project will address this gap by exploring the impacts of social media on wellbeing to inform evidence-based solutions to keep people safe online. These findings will support the development of targeted policies, regulatory measures, and public health strategies. By engaging various stakeholders and disseminating results through policy briefs, media, and public outreach, this research will support Australians to make informed choices about social media use. The project will provide critical insights to guide future legislation, benefiting young Australians, families, educators, and industry. Given the urgent global focus on social media regulation, this world-first research will position Australia as a leader in digital wellbeing, shaping national and international approaches to reducing online harm and promoting wellbeing."}}}