Brianna Gibbons - Mental Effects of Social Media to Teens by Brianna.Gibbons

The Cost of Comparing

2025-05-09 16:16:59 UTC

-Teens online are constantly exposed to picture perfect friends, along with others in the same age range. Feelings of low self-esteem, jealousy, sadness, and others alike can occur.

-According to commonsensemedia.org, 80% of 10-year-old girls are on a diet.

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-Likewise, posting on social media and seeing the likes go up sends a dopamine rush. This can easily become an addiction. Feelings of envy may occur, too, making your emotions unstable.

Digital Daggers

briannagibbons2 — 2025-05-09 16:34:16 UTC

-Social media platforms are hotspots for cyberbullying. Although these comments may seem like just a few taps of your keyboard, they can leave lasting mental scars on someone. Be kind and careful with your words.

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-Furthermore, constantly comparing yourself to others online can distort how you actually see your identity. Sometimes, comparing yourself to others can reduce your levels of gratitude.

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-A teen could participate in social withdraw if their looks are being torn down online. Missing out on important events can increase anxiety and depression.

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-According to Jamanetwork.com, 50% of teens exposed to cyberbullying have suicidal thoughts. This increases the risk of many negative outcomes, such as social and educational reactions.

-Also, teens that are cyberbullied are twice as likely to harm themselves, or have thoughts of harming themselves.

Likes Over Logic

briannagibbons2 — 2025-05-12 14:04:53 UTC

-With overwhelming options on what to explore online, you can quickly get roped in. A developing brain shouldn't constantly be online. Research suggests that excessive media use may lead to negative emotional regulation and lack of impulse control.

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-Continuing, the constant flood of notifications can easily distract you from your work. This can lead to interruptions in one's thinking process, making it harder for you to focus.

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-Research from Pew Research Center in 2018 suggests that 32% of teens have experienced spreading false rumors online.

briannagibbons2 — 2025-05-12 14:35:25 UTC

-Another common factor of social media that may affect teens is the frequency of misinformation. Misinformation can influence opinions, affect mental health, and polarize social relation. Always double-check whatever you see online.