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Jun 17, 2024 · According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having negative mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety symptoms.
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Feeling a sense of belonging with and validation from their peers is important for teens and young adults, says Brian Wind, PhD, an adjunct professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and chief clinical officer at JourneyPure, an addiction treatment organization. ”More than any other age group, they’re actively forming their ident...
In a July 2017 survey administered by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers(PDF), nearly three-quarters of college admissions staff reported monitoring applicants’ social media as part of their decision-making — and among these, 11 percent have denied admission based on applicants’ social media posts, and 7 perce...
Of all bullying issues affecting American adolescent students, 15 percent are cyberbullying, taking place online or via text message, according to StopBullying.gov. In a review article published in April 2018 in the Journal of Medical Internet Researchthat included 33 studies of children and young people, cyberbullying was associated with a higher ...
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Social media can also serve as a tool for adolescents to mitigate stress, particularly for marginalized youth, such as racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities. For instance, 70% of adolescent girls of color find race-affirming content on social media platforms.
Dec 15, 2017 · Youth and technology expert Amanda Lenhart ’s 2015 Pew study of teens, technology, and friendships reveals a range of social media-induced stressors: Seeing people posting about events to which you haven’t been invited. Feeling pressure to post positive and attractive content about yourself.
Feb 16, 2023 · Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role social media may play in the teen mental health crisis.
May 17, 2023 · Many teens and young adults struggle with overuse of screens. They also have good advice for how to have a healthy relationship with social media.
Apr 14, 2022 · A wealth of evidence suggests higher levels of social media use are associated with symptoms of anxiety [3 - 5], symptoms of depression [3, 6 - 8], decreased psychological well-being [9], lower self-esteem [3], psychological distress [10 - 12], and loneliness [5].
