Social media networks, such as Facebook, offer the individual an online platform for support and data gathering. Facebook continues to grow in popularity, yet there are a number of concerns
Which of the following offer reason to be thoughtful before using social media networks? Select all that apply. 1. Questionable scientific content
2. Minimization of anxiety
3. Sharing confidential issues with a network of "friends"
4. Research ethics issues when social networking sites are used to recruit research participants
5. Health care providers can 'friend' their patients
1,3,4
Rationale: Following an evaluation of health-related groups on Facebook, four areas of concern were noted, including: a) scientific content, b) anxiety generation, c) confidentiality issues, and d) research ethics issues when social networking sites are used to recruit research participants (Farmer, Bruckner, Holt, Cook, & Hearing, 2009).
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