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- What the science suggests so far about the impact of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on your mental well-being. #LikeMinded. A special series about social media and well-being.
- STRESS. People use social media to vent about everything from customer service to politics, but the downside to this is that our feeds often resemble an endless stream of stress.
- MOOD. In 2014, researchers in Austria found that participants reported lower moods after using Facebook for 20 minutes compared to those who just browsed the internet.
- ANXIETY. Researchers have looked at general anxiety provoked by social media, characterised by feelings of restlessness and worry, and trouble sleeping and concentrating.
- Body Image Concerns
- Cyberbullying
- Online Predators
- Dangerous Viral Trends
- Tics
- Changes in Their Daily Behavior
- Are There Any Positive Effects of Social Media?
Too much time on social media apps can lead to an increase in body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and low self-esteem. While this is particularly concerning for teen girls, reports showthat 46% of teens 13 to 17 years old said social media made them feel worse about their bodies. “It’s important to realize that with high-tech phones and various ...
We’re all familiar with bullying— the kind that might happen on the school playground — but cyberbullying, which happens through technology, the internet and social media to harass, threaten or embarrass someone, is just as common. Harmful language, images and videos are prevalent, with 64% of teens reportingthey’re often or sometimes exposed to ha...
Unfortunately, there are people on social media who target children and teens whether to sexually exploit them, financially extort them or sell them illicitly manufactured drugs. It can be challenging for children and teens to know what to share and what not to share online. Another alarming stat? Nearly 6 out of 10 teen girlssay they’ve been conta...
You’ve probably heard of dangerous viral trends— and the devasting results from trying them like being arrested, needing to be hospitalized and even death. “Kids don’t have the cognitive and executive functioning to think through harmful situations and why those might be a bad idea,” says Dr. Eshleman. “So, sometimes they’re placing themselves in p...
Another study talks about how children who use TikTok are developing tics and having tic-like attacks. They’re experiencing a movement disorderbrought on by stress and anxiety — presumably made worse by the pandemic and teens’ increased social media consumption.
In addition to problematic digital behaviors, there may be changes in children’s daily behavior at home, like: 1. Increased irritability. 2. Increased anxiety. 3. Increased depression. 4. Increased sleep issues. 5. Lack of self-esteem. 6. Lack of focus and concentration. “If kids are being asked to get off social media and do their homework, or any...
Social media can have a positive effect on your child, like helping them learn how to communicate with others, navigate relationships and how to manage somebody who isn’t being kind to them. So, no social media at all might not be the best (or realistic) solution for your kids. But if you decide to let your children use social media, make sure to t...
Jun 21, 2019 · The connection between social media use and clinical depression, broadly speaking, is real. Even brief Facebook use can make people feel bad, as a recent Austrian study has shown: Just checking...
May 12, 2024 · The team found that, on average, people who had access to the Internet scored 8% higher on measures of life satisfaction, positive experiences and contentment with their social life, compared...
- Carissa Wong
Jan 17, 2022 · So far, most research investigating the effects of social media on mental health has focused on the potential negative aspects. For instance, a 2019 study involving 6,595 teenagers from the...
- Annie Lennon
Feb 22, 2023 · Unfortunately, the bad effects of social media are all too real for a lot of us. Let's look at the negative impacts of social media on real people, so you can recognize these symptoms and get help if needed. How Social Media Is Bad for You
Apr 20, 2022 · Social media could negatively affect mental well-being by: Making you feel bad about yourself. Social media offers plenty of opportunities to compare yourself to others.
