Michelle Gorea Ph.D.

About

Michelle Gorea, Ph.D., teaches sociology and cultural studies and her research focuses on youth, social media, identity, and culture. Michelle received her Ph.D. in sociology from Queen’s University in 2019. She can be contacted at michelle.gorea@live.ca

Recent Posts

How Social Media Influences Youths’ Transition from High School to University

Going to university is a time of change, involving shifts in teens' daily lives and changes in how they understand and document their experiences on social media.

Teens and Technology: A Guide to Digital 'Detoxing'

Do teens know how to disengage from their social media networks when desired? The answer may be no—but these strategies can help them learn.

Stalking My Self(ie)

Is self(ie) stalking a new social media practice?

The Real Risks of Being “Always On,” from a Teen's Perspective

Is privacy really the main concern for teens online? An inside perspective into what teens would like their parents and educators to know about what they are actually doing online.