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Gaming Culture: Distinguishing Passion from Addiction

• American Psychological Association (APA), Ferguson / 2025: Video Games Are Not the Enemy: Social Connection vs. Isolation
• Oxford Internet Institute, Przybylski / 2024: Global Study on Screen Time and Adolescent Well-being

Social Media: Algorithms and the “Manosphere”

• Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), Research Report / 2025: The Algorithmic Radicalization of Young Men Online
• Common Sense Media, Body Image Report / 2024: Boys and Body Image: The Impact of Fitness Influencers

Online Safety: Protecting Boys from Predatory Behavior

• FBI, Internet Crimes Complaint Center (IC3) / 2024: Sextortion and Financial Scams Targeting Teenage Boys
• Thorn, Digital Safety Guide / 2025: Talking to Sons About Online Grooming and Consent

Digital Citizenship: Building a Positive Footprint

• ISTE, Standards for Students / 2025: Digital Empathy: Teaching Respect in Online Communities
• Cyberbullying Research Center, Hinduja / 2024: Bystander Intervention in Gaming Lobbies