Social Media Guidelines Research Articles

Social media (self-)governance? A mixed-method study on the content and drivers of work-related social media use

While practitioners question whether employees’ work-related social media use is a blessing or curse, few scholars have studied the content of employees’ social media posts. Moreover, organizations increasingly regulate employees’ online presence through social media governance tools, but research on their effectiveness is lacking. With an online survey among 502 Belgian employees, we quantitatively examined how social media governance affects employees’ online branding behavior. Additionally, we asked participants to share a recent work-related social media post with us, and explain why they posted it. Quantitative findings indicate that employees’ branding behavior on social media is mostly driven by their identification and relationship with their organization. Regarding the influence of social media governance, guidelines and rewards affect branding behavior positively, while a ban and punishments can have a destructive impact through reactance. When we qualitatively zoom in on employees’ work-related posts, these are mainly positive, organization-related and used for organizational promotion.

Social Media and Nutritional Guidelines in Pregnancy.

Nutrition impacts health outcomes of pregnant people and their fetuses. Discussing nutrition with patients may be challenging for health care providers. In this vacuum, patients use social media for health information during pregnancy. Little is known about the type and quality of nutrition information that is available on social media. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore the pregnancy nutrition messages contained in social media videos for content and evaluate the information's concordance with evidence-based guidelines. A review of current social media video content for nutrition in pregnancy was conducted across 4 platforms: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Content analysis was used to descriptively and categorically analyze the social media video content. In the 62 social media videos reviewed, most were not consistent with established guidelines, were inaccurate, or presented a homogenous and unrealistic image of the pregnant person. Four categories of nutrition in pregnancy social media information emerged: what to eat, what not to eat, what I ate: aspirational, and what I ate: rebellion. Few videos were produced by health care organizations. Some were produced by anonymous organizations, with the majority made by pregnant or postpartum people. Many were testimonial or confessional in style. Despite regulations requiring identification of paid posts and advertisements, it was difficult to discern if videos were authentic sharing of patient experiences or advertisements. There is incorrect and incomplete information on social media surrounding nutrition in pregnancy. Professional guidelines for nutrition in pregnancy are available but are not as accessible to patients as social media videos. Social media use is associated with disordered eating and increased risk of anxiety and depression. However, targeted interventions by health care providers that use social media platforms have been successful in the distribution of credible health information. Midwives and other health care providers should share evidence-based nutrition recommendation with patients to facilitate meaningful conversations around nutrition in pregnancy during in person and online interactions.

The Exploration of social media guidelines to ensure Pain Management Nursing is consistent with industry standards

The Exploration of social media guidelines to ensure Pain Management Nursing is consistent with industry standards

Investigating the Adverse Effects of Social Media and Cybercrime in Higher Education: A Case Study of an Online University

The utilization of social media alongside the escalating occurrence of cybercrime presents significant hurdles for higher education institutions in today's digital era, prompting a comprehensive exploration of their ramifications. This study investigates the intersection of social media and cybercrime within higher education, focusing particularly on an online university environment. Its aim is to analyze patterns of social media usage, the prevalence of cybercrime, and effective strategies for addressing these challenges among online university students. Through a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from a cohort of 100 students via surveys to evaluate their social media interactions and perceptions of cybercrime. Findings reveal a diverse distribution of students across faculties, with WhatsApp and Instagram emerging as the dominant platforms. Noteworthy is the active engagement of students on social media for academic purposes, though perspectives on cyberbullying and hacking risks vary. The study emphasizes the complex dynamics of social media and cybercrime in online higher education, highlighting the importance of comprehensive risk management and student well-being. As such, it advocates for the implementation of cybersecurity training and the enhancement of social media guidelines to cultivate digital literacy and foster a secure online learning environment. This research offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital technologies within educational institutions, laying the groundwork for future investigations into effective interventions and policy frameworks.Top of Form

Branding yourself through social media in vascular surgery

BackgroundSocial media is a powerful tool for vascular surgeons to showcase their expertise, share their research, and network with peers and patients. However, it also requires careful consideration of ethical and professional standards and effective strategies to create and disseminate engaging content. ObjectiveThis article provides practical tips and recommendations for vascular surgeons who want to use social media to build their personal and professional brands. We draw on the Journal of Vascular Surgery social media guidelines, which offer best practices for the vascular surgery community based on the latest evidence and experience. We cover social media branding, choosing the right platforms, crafting your message, engaging with the audience, managing conflicts and controversies, and measuring impact and outcomes. We also provide examples of vascular surgery organizations and hashtags. By following these guidelines, vascular surgeons can leverage social media to enhance their reputation, reach, and influence in vascular surgery.

Social media trends in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs on Instagram and X (Twitter).

During the COVID pandemic, residency program's social media presence increased to aid in residency recruitment by attempting to increase engagement and readily available information for applicants across specialties. However, little information exists on what characteristics and content on obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residency program accounts attract more followers or engagement. To identify social media trends in OBGYN residencies and determine which aspects of programs influence the number of followers and interaction with content posted. We performed a retrospective review of ACGME accredited OBGYN programs and determined their presence on Instagram and X in the fall of 2021. Content from the thirty programs with the most followers was analyzed independently by two authors. Multivariate analysis and a linear mixed model were used to characterize and evaluate content on Instagram and X. Most programs utilized Instagram (88.5%, N = 262/296) and were managed solely by residents (84.4%, N = 108/128). Number of followers on Instagram positively correlated with features such as program size, Instagram profile duration, and Doximity rankings (p < 0.0x01). Programs on X had more followers if their profile had a longer duration, followed more individuals, or were ranked higher on Doximity. The most posted Instagram content was biographical and social in nature. Instagram posts with the highest engagement were awards and/or the Match. Understanding what social media content attracts more followers and increases engagement is crucial as it likely impacts OBGYN resident recruitment. Professional groups should establish guidelines for social media use in recruitment for the protection of both residents and applicants.

Ethical social media use for dementia prevention research: Perspectives of research professionals and community members

AbstractBackgroundEthical social media use underpins effective online engagement for dementia prevention research. Current social media guidelines are broad and lack empirical justification reflecting the values and priorities of the dementia community. By engaging professional and community experts, we seek to identify the ethical parameters of using social media for dementia prevention research.MethodWe conducted semi‐structured, qualitative interviews with professional experts working in dementia research (n = 15; e.g., researchers, coordinators) and experts by experience (n = 14; e.g., persons with lived experience). Experts were from Canada, the USA, the UK, and South America. Discussions were analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis methods.ResultProfessional experts revealed a dearth of ethical guidelines when using social media for research engagement, relying on informal sources of guidance to supplement ethics board approval. Areas identified as needing more attention included privacy concerns, handling instances of misinformation and self‐disclosure, the constraints of prescribed language, and moderating public reactions to posts. Experts by experience appreciated the educational benefits of social media for learning about healthy aging. They valued accessible resources but expressed uncertainty on distinguishing between facts and misinformation. Factors enhancing trust of social media content included transparent presentation, traceable sources, relationship‐building, and partnering with community organizations. Having a family history of dementia was a key motivator for engaging on social media. The negative consequences of diminished online privacy, such as stigma or being targeted for predatory practices, were a major ethical concern. Both groups discussed factors that dampen social media’s theoretical reach to diverse publics, such as existing inequalities permeating digital access (i.e., age, socioeconomic, literacy, English fluency, urban/rural) and past violations undermining trust. Nevertheless, participants cited social media’s wide reach as a societal benefit to improve research participation and awareness of dementia prevention. They acknowledged that younger aging populations have more digital fluency and may benefit more from social media research engagement.ConclusionResearch professionals and community members identified ethical and contextual factors surrounding the use of social media for dementia prevention, and a need for more guidance. The next project phase will use these data to inform the creation of consensus‐based guidelines for brain health research.

Ethical social media use for dementia prevention research: Perspectives of research professionals and community members

AbstractBackgroundEthical social media use underpins effective online engagement for dementia prevention research. Current social media guidelines are broad and lack empirical justification reflecting the values and priorities of the dementia community. By engaging professional and community experts, we seek to identify the ethical parameters of using social media for dementia prevention research.MethodWe conducted semi‐structured, qualitative interviews with professional experts working in dementia research (n = 15; e.g., researchers, coordinators) and experts by experience (n = 14; e.g., persons with lived experience). Experts were from Canada, the USA, the UK, and South America. Discussions were analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis methods.ResultProfessional experts revealed a dearth of ethical guidelines when using social media for research engagement, relying on informal sources of guidance to supplement ethics board approval. Areas identified as needing more attention included privacy concerns, handling instances of misinformation and self‐disclosure, the constraints of prescribed language, and moderating public reactions to posts.Experts by experience appreciated the educational benefits of social media for learning about healthy aging. They valued accessible resources but expressed uncertainty on distinguishing between facts and misinformation. Factors enhancing trust of social media content included transparent presentation, traceable sources, relationship‐building, and partnering with community organizations. Having a family history of dementia was a key motivator for engaging on social media. The negative consequences of diminished online privacy, such as stigma or being targeted for predatory practices, were a major ethical concern.Both groups discussed factors that dampen social media’s theoretical reach to diverse publics, such as existing inequalities permeating digital access (i.e., age, socioeconomic, literacy, English fluency, urban/rural) and past violations undermining trust. Nevertheless, participants cited social media’s wide reach as a societal benefit to improve research participation and awareness of dementia prevention. They acknowledged that younger aging populations have more digital fluency and may benefit more from social media research engagement.ConclusionResearch professionals and community members identified ethical and contextual factors surrounding the use of social media for dementia prevention, and a need for more guidance. The next project phase will use these data to inform the creation of consensus‐based guidelines for brain health research.

Democracy, impartiality and the online political activity of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public sector employees: similarities and differences with other Westminster countries

ABSTRACT While some hail social media as improving political participation, some governments have received social media with a touch of trepidation; concerned that public servants’ online political activity might threaten the public service’s reputed impartiality. Recent research from some Westminster countries where government messaging about social media have been especially cautious have found a negative relationship between public sector employment and online political activity. But what about public sector employees in Aotearoa New Zealand, where, comparative research suggests, the tone and substance of social media guidelines are less risk-averse than other Westminster countries? Using data from the 2014, 2017 and 2020 New Zealand Election Study, this article examines the relationship between public sector employment and online activity with several multivariate regression models. The results lead to two conclusions. First, consistent with research from other countries, a negative relationship has emerged over time between public sector employment and online political activity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Second, although public sector employees are less politically active online relative to other citizens, the substantive size of this gap is not as great as that found in other Westminster countries. The implications of these findings for the state of democracy and impartiality in Aotearoa New Zealand are discussed.

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The Use of Social Media by Clinical Nurse Specialists at a Tertiary Hospital: Mixed Methods Study.

Recently, many health care professionals, who use social media to communicate with patients and colleagues, share information about medical research and promote public health campaigns. This study aimed to examine the motives, barriers, and implementation of social media use among clinical nurse specialists in Oman. A mixed methods study was conducted among 47 clinical nurse specialists at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital between November and December 2020. Qualitative data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire and analyzed using thematic analysis, and quantitative data were collected with a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS (version 21.0; IBM Corp). Of the 47 clinical nurse specialists surveyed, 43 (91.5%) responded. All respondents reported using social media applications, with WhatsApp being the most commonly used platform. Most respondents (n=18, 41.9%) spent 1-2 hours per day on social media. The main motives for using social media were increasing knowledge, communication, reaching patients easily, and reducing the number of hospital visits. The main barriers to social media use were privacy concerns, time constraints, and a lack of awareness of legal guidelines for social media use in the workplace. All participants requested clear rules and regulations regarding the use of social media among health care providers in the future. Social media has the option to be a powerful institutional communication and health education tool for clinical nurse specialists in Oman. However, several obstacles must be addressed, including privacy concerns and the need for clear guidelines on social media use in the workplace. Our findings suggest that health care institutions and clinical nurse specialists must work together to overcome these impediments and leverage the benefits of social media for health care.Bottom of Form.

Predictors of Enrolment Intention on Social Media: Guidelines for Universities

Globally, a vast majority higher education institutions are using social media in their day-to-day activities. Consequently, the need for guidelines to effectively use social media in student recruitment has become a necessity as universities compete among themselves. However, guidelines to use social media are scarce, especially in the realm of higher education and student recruitment. This study analyze social media guidelines by determining the predictors of enrolment intention when social media are used during student recruitment. Literature review revealed the existence of five constructs that may be associated with the intention to enrol at a university. A questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of students from the four public universities. A total of 412 questionnaires were analysed using multiple linear regression and it was found that there are four predictors of enrolment intention, namely social media functionalities, social media engagement, social media content and information needs. From the predictors of enrolment intention and from the descriptive findings of this study, and additional literature, social media guidelines were derived and were recommended to be used by universities during student recruitment.

Gunning for change: A content analysis of tweets following three mass shootings in the United States

ABSTRACT This study examined public comments on Twitter in the wake of three mass shootings in the United States during the summer of 2022. A total of 1,500 tweets were assessed (N = 1,500) for sentiment, risks presented, attribution of blame, and outrage. A sample of 500 tweets was taken following the Buffalo, New York, supermarket shooting; a sample of 500 tweets was taken following the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting; and a sample of 500 tweets was taken following the Highland Park, Illinois, Fourth of July parade shooting. Results show that risk, blame, and outrage differed significantly between the three situations in a variety of ways. These differences and possible reasons for them are further discussed. This study provides valuable insight on social media conversations about mass shootings – a timely subject that continues to plague the country and lead to polarizing opinions and divisiveness. The study also serves a practical function, as the findings can be presented to government organizations and social media organizations alike as critical insight into public perceptions, it can assist in identifying problematic speech online, and it can inform the development of social media guidelines in maintaining civil discord.

Examining influencer compliance with advertising regulations in branded vaping content on Instagram.

Youth and young adults are exposed to vaping advertisements on social media sites, despite regulations and guidelines intended to reduce the prevalence of such content on these platforms. This research uses replicable criteria to identify vaping influencers who have worked with vaping brands to promote vaping products on Instagram and documents the extent to which posts by these users comply with existing advertising regulations. We conducted three google searches collecting eight different vaping influencer lists, with a total of 575 unique influencers. We limited our sample to public accounts with 100,000 followers or more (n = 54). An initial sample of 360 Instagram posts was used to identify an analytic sample of 262 vape-related posts from 2021. We conducted a conceptual content analysis to first identify unambiguous vaping advertisements (branded content), and then code ads for compliance with existing regulations. On average, the 54 Instagram accounts had 265,851.9 followers (sd = 383,349.8) and 4,158 posts (sd = 7,302.1). Most posts featured vaping products 239 (91.2%), with 186 (76.2%) posts being unambiguously branded vape advertisements and 31 (14.3%) even including purchase links in the post itself. However, one post complied with FTC disclosure guidelines. Although 50 (20.9%) had warning labels, only 8 (15.1%) were fully compliant with FDA warning label guidelines. Findings demonstrate minimal compliance with existing regulations among influencers known to have financial relationships with vaping brands. Most influencer posts are unambiguous, branded, vaping advertisements. Implications for barriers to regulating influencer content and the need for greater enforcement resources are discussed.

Original Research: TikTok's 'Dancing Nurses' During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis.

Amid the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers are using social media to publish increasing numbers of posts, memes, and videos. On TikTok, a rapidly growing and widely used social networking platform, videos labeled "dancing nurses" have recently been trending. Whether nurses or the general public consider such videos to breach professional ethical standards is unknown. The aim of this study was to analyze and describe the use of the social media platform TikTok by nurses whose videos featured dancing nurses during the ongoing pandemic. Between March 1 and December 31, 2020, we conducted a search on TikTok using terms such as dancing nurse and hashtags such as "#dancingnurse." For each identified video, the numbers of followers, views, likes, concurrent COVID-19 morbidity and mortality rates, and other data were collected. For videos meeting the inclusion criteria, content analysis was performed to evaluate dancing nurse behaviors and apply the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, ANA social networking principles, and National Council of State Boards of Nursing social media guidelines. A total of 52 videos met all inclusion criteria and were included for analysis. These videos had a mean of 1.51 million views each. Among these videos, there were 356 violations of Code of Ethics provisions, social networking principles, and social media guidelines. Forty of the videos (77%) included a choreographed dance; 24 (46%) contained twerking and three (6%) featured dance moves such as pelvic thrusts and gyrations. The findings offer insight into how nurses are using TikTok, specifically with regard to posting videos that feature dancing nurses. Some of the analyzed videos included content that could be construed, in our view, as inappropriate and even sexually suggestive. The concern is that such videos could damage the professional image of nurses and downplay the seriousness of the current pandemic. It's essential that nurses who use social media consider the content and presentation of what they post. There is an urgent need for nurses to understand professional and workplace guidelines and policies regarding the use of social media, and how these may apply to content developed and posted on platforms such as TikTok.

Dementia Research Engagement on Social Media: A Content Analysis

AbstractBackgroundSocial media is a powerful tool for engaging diverse audiences in dementia research, especially healthy individuals who may not be actively seeking dementia research education or opportunities. However, there is little data summarizing current social media practices, content exchange, and ethical considerations in the context of dementia research. To inform ethical dementia research engagement on social media, we characterized current practices by analyzing public Facebook and Twitter posts.MethodWe searched for and downloaded from Facebook (2‐yr period) and Twitter (1‐yr period) all posts containing dementia research‐related keywords. We retrieved n = 7,990 Facebook posts after filtering for inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Facebook data aided the development of a machine learning model to search Twitter for dementia research‐related posts (n = 600,000). After filtering, we retrieved n = 10,000 top retweeted posts. We performed content analysis on a random sample (10%) of the Facebook and Twitter posts. Codebook development followed a qualitative manual coding strategy. Coding ceased when no new codes emerged from the data.ResultThe top 5 Facebook user spaces were Public groups (18%), Nonprofit organizations (18%), Medical &amp; health (9%), Communities (8%), and Medical companies (7%). On Twitter, users with academic/research affiliations were the largest group. Sharing knowledge was the primary form of content exchange on Facebook (19%) and Twitter (21%); there were fewer research opportunities (&lt;9%). Most posts contained linked or embedded media in the form of science news articles. Twitter likes (&gt;100,000) were overall higher than Facebook reactions (&gt;45,000). Although dementia ‘prevention/risk’ and ‘treatment’ were major topics for Facebook and Twitter, posts about ‘diagnostics’ had the most Facebook reactions (29%). Justice was a prominent ethics topic regarding inequalities related to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and intersecting modes of marginalization in dementia research.ConclusionThe results demonstrate the importance of social media as an engagement tool of current topics in dementia research and reveal areas of potential for increased engagement. More data is needed on the social media guidelines followed by dementia researchers, especially regarding their effectiveness and contextual application. The next project phase will use these data to inform the development of a consensus on best practices in this area.

Customer engagement behaviour in the media and technology industry: a quantitative content analysis of content types and COVID-19 context

ABSTRACT Brand pages on social networking sites represent excellent vehicles for customer relationship management. These pages enable companies to interact with their customers and to foster their engagement. This study examines the relationship between, and moderating impact of, customer engagement behaviour and a COVID-19-related context as well as content types. The content of 1,946 company-generated Facebook brand posts of 16 media and technology companies was analysed. A hierarchical regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The results show that a COVID-19-related context and the content type are associated with customer engagement behaviour. These factors both partly interact and directly correlate with customer engagement behaviour. This study contributes to the literature by establishing (crisis-related) social media guidelines for media and technology companies.

YouTube Channels, Subscribers, Uploads and Views: A Multidimensional Analysis of the First 1700 Channels from July 2022

In a world of online social life and social media development, more people are interested in developing video content-based businesses, including YouTube channels, and information sharing with the main purpose of making money. This paper conducts a multidimensional analysis of the first 100 YouTube channels (July, 2022) from each of the 17 domains identified, using SocialBalde.com. The purpose of the paper is to investigate the crucial factors to take into consideration when starting a social media business on YouTube, namely the domain and description of the channel. The objective is to equip future social media entrepreneurs with two elements that should be considered when starting an online business. We perform a two-fold analysis, by exploring correlations between data for each channel and conducting a semantical analysis of the text describing each channel. In spite of the numerous research papers related to YouTube, none of them focus on this topic, i.e., the practical transformation of information into data that can be measured with multidimensional instruments. The results have interesting implications regarding how a successful channel should be developed; we also present sustainable guidelines for social media entrepreneurs to follow during the process of starting a business. Consequently, a successful online business is partly the result of the domain chosen and the channel description.

Drugs and Infodemic

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought critical scientific advances at speeds never seen before. The information from scientific studies won the world in news and social media. However, the spread of fake news provided an infodemic among a still unknown disease and no scientifically proven treatment. The present study aimed to evaluate the content and type of information on drugs indicated for the treatment of COVID-19 without scientific evidence in Brazilian social media. Two social media, Instagram and Twitter, were selected to search for drug information related to the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. The research was carried out using hashtags: #chloroquine, #hydroxychloroquine, #ivermectin, and #nitazoxanide for Portuguese publications in March 2020 and 2021. Descriptive statistic was used to present the quantitative data. In 2020, chloroquine was the drug with the highest number of publications in both social networks analyzed. The publications addressed the evidence of drug use and shortages, and the vast majority were considered correct information. While in 2021, ivermectin was the predominant drug cited on Instagram, while chloroquine was the most published on Twitter. Both drugs were related to “early treatment” and political and ideological content, classified as mostly disinformation. Thus, it is necessary to reinforce these social media guidelines to reduce the spread of health disinformation to the population. At the same time, health education in digital media is supported to ensure that the best information on management and care for COVID-19 reaches people and promotes their quality of life.

Social Media Use among Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Programs in the United States.

Social media have grown exponentially in the United States over the past 15 years. Despite its widespread use in plastic surgery, the role of social media within plastic surgery training programs has yet to be well defined.1,2 Therefore, the purpose of our study was to determine the prevalence, purpose, and ethical principles guiding social media use in plastic surgery training programs within the United States. A survey questionnaire was designed using Research Electronic Data Capture software (REDCap; developer, Vanderbilt University). The survey included questions about participant and program demographics and detailed questions regarding social media use. The survey was emailed to 135 program directors and division chiefs, as well as 88 program coordinators. The program coordinators were asked to distribute the survey to residents at their respective programs. Completed responses were recorded and analyzed. Forty-five faculty responded, resulting in a 33 percent response rate for the faculty group. An additional 30 responses were received from the trainee group. Sixty-seven percent of the faculty responses were from program directors and 33 percent were from division chiefs. Eighty percent of the trainee responses were from integrated residents and the remaining 20 percent were from independent residents. Seventy-six percent of programs reported having an official social media account, similar to results obtained by Azoury et al.3 Instagram appeared to be the most popular platform in our study, with 85 percent of programs using it (Fig. 1). The most common reasons for social media use were branding (77 percent), education (74 percent), and residency recruitment (66 percent). Our study found that the majority of social media accounts were managed by residents (65 percent) (Fig. 2).Fig. 1.: Social media platforms used by plastic surgery training programs compared to those used by plastic surgery trainees for personal use.Fig. 2.: The composition of personnel directly managing professional plastic surgery program social media accounts.Sixty-nine percent of faculty reported social media increased the reach of the program to potential applicants. This is likely due to increasing number of applicants using online resources to find information about training programs before submitting applications.4,5 Only 22 percent of programs reported using social media as a screening tool during the residency interview process. Of those programs that did, 70 percent reported it affected whether an applicant received an interview. Almost all plastic surgery trainees had at least one personal social media account (97 percent). Preferred platforms are shown in Figure 1. Only 19 percent of trainees currently had a separate professional account. However, 52 percent of trainees planned to have a professional social media account after completing training. Sixty-nine percent of faculty reported having guidelines for social media use at their university. Fifty-one percent reported not having formal training for residents and faculty. Breach of patient privacy was reported by 11 percent of programs and 31 percent had professionalism concerns. Only 58 percent of programs had reprimands in place for inappropriate use. Overall, our data suggest that social media use is common among plastic surgery training programs. The most popular social media platform appears to be Instagram. While many universities have guidelines to govern institutional social media use, the majority do not provide residents with formal training in this arena. Further studies should focus on the development of proper training modules for social media use by residency training programs and possibly governing societies. DISCLOSURE None of the authors has a financial interest in any of the products or devices mentioned in this article. Abhishek Jain, B.A.College of Medicine Daniel Crane, M.D.Sami Tarabishy, M.D.Division of Plastic Surgery Isis Scomacao, M.D.Fernando A. Herrera, M.D.College of Medicine and Division of Plastic SurgeryMedical University of South CarolinaCharleston, S.C.