Student Athletes and Social Media
Specifically for student athletes, we cover the importance of digital reputations and provide numerous strategies for how they can represent themselves positively online. The post Student Athletes and Social Media appeared first on Cyberbullying Research Center.
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Student athletes face unique online safety challenges because their social media activity is more visible and scrutinized than their peers, with potential consequences for school reputation and athletic opportunities. Parents should be aware that their young athletes may be held to higher standards online and that inappropriate posts can have serious reputational, legal, and financial impacts on their future.
Student athletes are no different than other teens and young adults in their social media use participation. However, they may arguably be held to a higher standard given their visibility and how reputationally and fiscally important sports and athletics are to most schools and universities. While most student athletes are doing the right things online – which should be commended and emulated – some have engaged in inappropriate, unethical, and even illegal conduct directly or indire...