Digital Health and Gender Guide: How to help young people challenge gender norms about health in a digital world

Digital Health and Gender is an educational resource aimed at supporting teaching and learning around gender and digital technologies for healthy lifestyles in Primary (ages
10-11) and Secondary Education (ages 12-16). It can be used in schools and other educative contexts, such as youth centres, clubs and by a range of communities.

Developed by a team of researchers from six Universities (Bath, Complutense, Edinburgh, Bolognia, Alcalá, Vigo) and three countries (Spain, UK, Italy), the Guide covers a range of contemporary gendered issues related to learning about health through digital technologies. These include a broad range of issues, from pressures on social media associated with body ideals, the role of health influencers, to self-tracking devices and digital data. The Guide is intended to help teachers, educators and young people to navigate the complex terrain of digital health and gender.

Designed for flexible use across lessons, subjects and contexts, a range of key findings, guidelines and activities are provided.