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In my opinion social media does affect any one who uses it. Studies have shown adolescents who use social media more often have more addictive behaviors related to mental health problems. Most people have a phone now studies show that 88-95% of people in America own a smartphone and that 90% are on several times a day. Most of the apps on the phone are used as messaging apps and have a big impact on the youths lives.

Brand C, Fochesatto CF, Gaya AR, Schuch FB, López-Gil JF. Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health. 2024;18(1):1-11. doi:10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0

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Evidence shows that psychosocial health problems are linked to teens with medium social media usage (19.3%; 95% CI 13.0 to 27.7) and teens with high social media usage (16.2%; 95% CI 10.2 to 24.6). Controversially Teens with lower probabilities of having psychosocial health have low usage of social media (6.6%; 95% CI 3.9 to 11.0)

Brand, C., Fochesatto, C. F., Gaya, A. R., Schuch, F. B., & López-Gil, J. F. (2024). Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0

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"On the other hand, our findings indicate that low usage of social networks is associated with a lower probability of experiencing psychosocial health issues, suggesting that abstaining from using social networks may prevent psychosocial health problems."

Brand, C., Fochesatto, C. F., Gaya, A. R., Schuch, F. B., & López-Gil, J. F. (2024). Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0

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It does (Eldon)

I would say yes because it can also just be used for comparison. For example Instagram is known for its mass comparison. It can increased cyber bullying which can be just as bad as regular bullying. "such as increased exposure to cyberbullying and negative content regarding their gender identity. This study aims to explore the associations between media use and depressive symptoms among youth and examine if gender moderates this association."

Klinger, D., Plener, P. L., Marboe, G., Karwautz, A., Kothgassner, O. D., & Dienlin, T. (2024). Exploring the relationship between media use and depressive symptoms among gender diverse youth: findings of the Mental Health Days Study. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00797-x

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Social media does affect teenagers' mental health. "Adolescents who use social networks more frequently and exhibit more addictive behaviors related to their use are more likely to experience psychosocial health problems compared to those who do not."

Brand, C., Fochesatto, C. F., Gaya, A. R., Schuch, F. B., & López-Gil, J. F. (2024). Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0

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Social media does impact teen mental health    Eva Foltz

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Social media does impact teen mental health    Eva Foltz

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I believe that social media does impact teen mental health. The passage states that teens are too worried about being on social media and spending too much time on it, that they're missing more important stuff. It also states that the teenagers are dimming their personality because others don't agree with the things they like.

Iannattone, S., Mezzalira, S., Bottesi, G., Gatta, M., & Miscioscia, M. (2024). Emotion dysregulation and psychopathological symptoms in non-clinical adolescents: The mediating role of boredom and social media use. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00700-0

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I think that social media does impact teen mental health. I think that social media causes problems with depression and anxiety. Social media can also cause problems with getting enough sleep when teens stay up all night. Teens from ages 14-17 have increased in depression since 1996.

I think that social media does have a large affect on youth and teen mental health.

Lien, L., Bonsaksen, T., Holte Stea, T., Kleppang, A. L., Steigen, A. M., & Leonhardt, M. (2023). Time trends in self-reported depressive symptoms, prescription of antidepressants, sedatives and hypnotics and the emergence of social media among Norwegian adolescents. PLoS ONE, 18(12), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295384

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I believe that social media does have an impact on teenage mental health. "LAHTI, H. et al. Social media threats and health among adolescents: evidence from the health behaviour in school-aged children study." Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, [s. l.], v. 18, n. 1, p. 1–17, 2024. DOI 10.1186/s13034-024-00754-8. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=dcf4bd33-39f7-373c-a693-ae19ed298431. Acesso em: 18 set. 2024.

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Social media does impact teen mental health - Sam. F

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Social media does impact teen mental health - Sam. F

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Lahti, H., Kokkonen, M., Hietajärvi, L., Lyyra, N., & Paakkari, L. (2024). Social media threats and health among adolescents: evidence from the health behaviour in school-aged children study. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00754-8

Social media spreads misinformation (44.2%), appearance pressures (9.1%) dangerous social media challenges (26.8), sensitive material (27.7%), cyber bullying (79.5%), and sexual harassment (77.7%).

- Sam. F

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Social media affects teens and anyone who uses it. it says that teens have a lower probability of having mental health. Teens mental health has declined in overall wellness since 1996. KELES, B.; GREALISH, A.; LEAMY, M. The beauty and the beast of social media: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the impact of adolescents’ social media experiences on their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Current Psychology, [s. l.], v. 43, n. 1, p. 96–112, 2024. DOI 10.1007/s12144-023-04271-3. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=830f2481-413b-3c33-baee-f82cef4d6ea1. Acesso em: 18 set. 2024.

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Social medias impact on mental health                          Carrigan Morton

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Social medias impact on mental health                          Carrigan Morton

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Research shows that young adults are exposed to negative content that overall feeds into more negative health issues especially. With so much negativity going on in the world it becomes most apparent and seen on social media, it is important to understand that while social media can help make people more aware it also fails to show the positive leading to people being unable to think positively about our world especially when if you want to find something positive you need to actively search for it but negativity can be found the moment you open your phone.

Keles, B., Grealish, A., & Leamy, M. (2024). The beauty and the beast of social media: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the impact of adolescents’ social media experiences on their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Current Psychology, 43(1), 96–112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04271-3

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(Jenna Cassel)Social media does impact teens mental health. 

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(Jenna Cassel)Social media does impact teens mental health. 

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Yes, social media does have a major impact on the mental health of today's teens. Studies have informed us the use of the modern digital world " sparks waves of concern" about the the mental health of teens. The article also states that television, video games, and some music also has an effect on mental health. The article also states,"social media uniquely combines continuous connectivity, interactivity, and personalisation, thus creating a rich tapestry of engagement that profoundly affects the mental health of its users"

Maltby, J., Rayes, T., Nage, A., Sharif, S., Omar, M., & Nichani, S. (2024). Synthesizing perspectives: Crafting an Interdisciplinary view of social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. PLoS ONE, 19(7), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307164

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Social media 100% affects teen mental health and well-being. A group of researchers surveyed 101,000 students in Norway. The researchers concluded that over the past 25 years, there has been an upward trend in the self-report of depression and the use of anti-depressants. The researchers noticed that this happened when social media was introduced to Norway. So in conclusion the introduction of social media definitely had an impact on the mental health of teens.

Lien, L., Bonsaksen, T., Holte Stea, T., Kleppang, A. L., Steigen, A. M., & Leonhardt, M. (2023). Time trends in self-reported depressive symptoms, prescription of antidepressants, sedatives and hypnotics and the emergence of social media among Norwegian adolescents. PLoS ONE, 18(12), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295384

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social does impact teens mental health (Izzie Gile)

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social does impact teens mental health (Izzie Gile)

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I do beilve that Social Media badly impacts teens mental heath. Studies have show that early social media use in teen lead to anxiety disorders and stuggles. One actical says this "a longitudinal study revealed an association between problematic social network use and later anxiety symptoms in adolescents aged 13 to 14 years". This artcail shows that early useage of social media can bably impact someons life.

Brand, C., Fochesatto, C. F., Gaya, A. R., Schuch, F. B., & López-Gil, J. F. (2024). Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0

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"In this regard, school-based preventive efforts on digital media use (e.g., media literacy programs) can play a crucial role in educating adolescents about healthier social media usage, thus reducing mental health risks associated with problematic online behaviors [[79]]."

Iannattone, S., Mezzalira, S., Bottesi, G., Gatta, M., & Miscioscia, M. (2024). Emotion dysregulation and psychopathological symptoms in non-clinical adolescents: The mediating role of boredom and social media use. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00700-0

https://research.ebsco.com/c/npzqjx/viewer/html/2yde5fwslz?modal=cite

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In my opinion Social media does have an effect on teen mental health. One of the things that social media can cause is body image issues. Now not all of the effects on mental health are bad. Being able to have a platform or place to connect or see people like you or that are in the same situation can be very uplifting.

KELES, B.; GREALISH, A.; LEAMY, M. The beauty and the beast of social media: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the impact of adolescents’ social media experiences on their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Current Psychology, [s. l.], v. 43, n. 1, p. 96–112, 2024. DOI 10.1007/s12144-023-04271-3. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=830f2481-413b-3c33-baee-f82cef4d6ea1. Acesso em: 18 set. 2024.

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I believe that social media impacts students because of how much sleep teens don't get, and how much the impact of phone usage and social media usage gains on students in negative ways. The effects are immensely bad for students and teens in high school or middle school.

TIBBER, M. S.; SILVER, E. A trans-diagnostic cognitive behavioural conceptualisation of the positive and negative roles of social media use in adolescents’ mental health and wellbeing. Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, [s. l.], v. 15, p. 1–46, 2022. DOI 10.1017/S1754470X22000034. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=acab0847-4205-3bcb-8885-ce859c09e04d. Acesso em: 18 set. 2024.

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Social media can affect teenagers lifes and life styles. Many things can contribute to this and example is when covid-19 came about in 2020. Many kids were used to being indoors and being lazy pretty much all day. Which led to the number of users on the internet and social media increase. A study shows that "the number of social media users worldwide has soared further by 23% which reached 4.20 billion active social media users" This shows that many things will lead to teenagers overusing social media andhow it will affect their life.

KELES, B.; GREALISH, A.; LEAMY, M. The beauty and the beast of social media: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the impact of adolescents’ social media experiences on their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Current Psychology, [s. l.], v. 43, n. 1, p. 96–112, 2024. DOI 10.1007/s12144-023-04271-3. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=830f2481-413b-3c33-baee-f82cef4d6ea1. Acesso em: 18 set. 2024.

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Social Media Does impact mental health (Brylee Stewart)

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Social Media Does impact mental health (Brylee Stewart)

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Social network use and teenage psychosocial health are often associated with each other. "The highest probabilities of having psychosocial health problems were identified in adolescents with high addictive behaviors when using social networks". Social media can possible impact adolescents very negatively and effect their everyday behavior towards others. Adolescents exhibit various signs of addictive behaviors to social network use; greatly effecting their amount of sleep each night and negatively impacting them. If young adults are exposed to negative content, it will impact them negatively and worsen behavioral issues. "To collect data on physical activity and sedentary behavior among adolescents, the Spanish version of the Youth Activity Profile was applied and additionally, participants' sleep patterns were assessed by eliciting their typical weekday and weekend bedtime and wake-up times separately." This concludes that sleep patterns and schedules on the weekends and weekdays due to social media are gradually impacting more teens badly everyday. Social media is know for sharing appearance pressure, misinformation, dangerous social media challenges, cyber bullying and sensitive material.

Brand, C., Fochesatto, C. F., Gaya, A. R., Schuch, F. B., & López-Gil, J. F. (2024). Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Mental Health, 18(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00805-0

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