Framing youth and social media: mixed-methods media discourses before and after Netflix's <em>Adolescence</em>

The authors aimed to investigate how the release of the Netflix drama *Adolescence* influenced media framing of young people's social media use in the UK and Ireland. Their mixed-methods analysis revealed a significant increase in alarmist coverage and references to toxic masculinity following the show's release, alongside a decline in positive portrayals of social media. The study highlights the potential impact of fictional narratives on public discourse and policy discussions regarding youth and social media.