Social media vs Teens by Mason Zembruski

social media obsession/addiction

masonzembruski — 2024-12-18 18:30:52 UTC

Cyberbullying

masonzembruski — 2024-12-18 18:30:58 UTC

What is cyber bullying?

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:01:41 UTC

Cyber bullying is defined as when someone uses technology to Harass, embrassas, threaten, or target another person. Cyber bullying although not harming the person physically, can both change and manipulate a persons feelings.

What are some examples of cyberbullying

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:06:06 UTC

Cyberbullying can come in many different methods and formats. Some of these tactics may include...

sending mean/harmful messages
spreading potentially hateful rumors
sharing embarrassing or fake information
impersonating the victim and making them post embarrassing messages
Excluding a person from a group chat

What are some potential effects on the victim?

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:09:53 UTC

Cyberbullying can either have very minor or very severe effects on a person depending on their mental health and well being in general. Some actions that the victim may have/commit as a result of cyber bullying may conclude but not limited to...

loss of self esteem
feelings of shame, sadness, embarrassed (similar to depression)
trouble concentrating/learning
Potential self harm or even suicide

what is a social media addiction

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:13:12 UTC

To start, an addiction a addiction would be defined as finding yourself constantly doing a certain thing and cant stop yourself. So, a social media addiction would be having a hard time getting off and/or separating yourself from your phone and social media

so what if I can't get off my phone, what will happen?

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:19:35 UTC

To start, social media addiction may not seem like a bad thing at first, because you may not realize it, but there's a very strong possibility you are also addicted to your phone while thinking the same exact thing. Well, Social media addiction, or in this case, not being able to get off of your phone can lead to a multitude of problems, including...

problems sleeping
eye problems/pains
affected brain activity
lowered academic performance
increased chance in mental disorders
decreased/bad social skills.

how can I force myself off my phone?

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:31:53 UTC

Well, luckily there are plenty of ways to not only get you off your phone, but to make you feel better as a person in general. This is important because if you see yourself feeling better or having fun when doing these activities, you will do them more, resulting in you getting off your phone more frequently. Some ways you can get off your phone include...

going on a walk
Hanging out with friends
Clean up your room/ do chores around the house
Set time limits on your phone usage
Put on "do not disturb"

Being seen as "perfect" (body image)

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:40:57 UTC

What do you mean by "body image"

masonzembruski — 2025-01-03 18:48:40 UTC

In context of a teenager body image refers to how a teenager wants to view how their body looks physically. Many teenagers suffer from a multitude of mental health issues due to them thinking negatively about their body.

What are some feelings/emotions a teen may face?

masonzembruski — 2025-01-07 17:57:36 UTC

A person usually experiences negative emotions from their body image if they are either self conscious about their body or have been made fun of as a result of their body. Some feelings both physically and mentally a teen may experience include...

depression
anxiety
dieting
over exercising

Is there anything I can do about this?

masonzembruski — 2025-01-07 18:02:46 UTC

There is nothing specific you can do in terms of a diagnosis besides depression that has to do with body image, but doing there are a few things you can do yourself to make yourself feel better about yourself. Some of these things include

focus on the positive parts of your life
Encourage yourself
Accept yourself for who you are
embrace yourself