Project 3 Argument Map by Jiyong Park https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9 How does social media affect teen's mental health? en-us 2023-04-03 13:21:41 UTC 2023-05-04 03:10:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Key Terms with Definitions jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559094603 1. Sensitivity: the capacity to respond to certain experiences or emotions in an intense manner.
2. Anxiety: a feeling of worry, relating to specific situations or generous situations.
3. Depression: a mental health condition that can cause continuous feelings of misery and loss of interest in activities. 
4. Influence: the ability to have an impact or effect on someone, often through manipulation.
5. Social Pressure: the influence or expectation from others to conform to certain social norm, leading to anxiety
6. Vulnerable: susceptible to negative effects, often due to personal circumstances or characteristics.
7. Bully: a harmful behavior that involves deliberately hurting, intimidating, or threatening others, either physically or emotionally
8. Coping mechanism: a strategy that individuals use to manage or tolerate to negative emotions

]]> 2023-04-18 19:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559094603 Background Info jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559094777 Social media platforms have allowed people to communicate and share information without borders. They have become more than just tools for communication, enabling users to stay up to date with people's lives. Social media has become irreplaceable due to its popularity. However, concerns have emerged regarding its impact on teenage mental health. As teenagers spend more time on social media, "so have rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide" (Hughes, the New York Times). They are exposed to "negative social comparison" (the Wall Street Journal, Wells), where they feel social pressure to compete for likes and followers. This pressure has led to body image concerns and feelings of inadequacy, particularly among teenage girls. Studies have shown that social media algorithms are designed to keep users engaged by showing them content that reinforces their biases, creating echo chambers. The lack of self-control on social media use can also lead to the development of unhealthy habits like poor time management and neglect of important aspects of life. These issues highlight the negative impact of social media on teenage mental health. To counter this problem, social media companies have defended themselves by arguing that the negative impact of social media research lacks reliable sources. However, research teams have contradicted this by stating that "social media companies are generally reluctant to share their data with researchers" (Orben, Nature). On the other hand, social media companies have partnered with nonprofits to protect teenagers' mental health. For example, Instagram launched the "Emotional Resilience" program to teach teenagers how to manage their emotions effectively. Therefore, it is imperative to take an approach to understand how social media affects teenagers' mental health, considering both the positive and negative impacts of social media use.












]]> 2023-04-18 19:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559094777 Overarching Argument jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559102285 Social media has become an integral part for teenagers.]]> 2023-04-18 19:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559102285 Plan for Further Research jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559249548 2023-04-18 22:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2559249548 Social media's influence on teenagers' mental health has been a topic of growing concern. jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2560526778 2023-04-19 17:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2560526778 Counter: Social Media may be a coping mechanism. jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561045573 Some individuals use social media as a coping mechanism to deal with stress and anxiety. Social media can be beneficial for individuals experiencing loneliness or isolation. Also, it can provide a platform for self-expression and creativity. ]]> 2023-04-20 03:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561045573 Social media contains a vast amount of information. jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561057846 Social media provides fascinating information that can capture users' attention and create addiction to its content, leading to negative impacts on mental health.

]]> 2023-04-20 03:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561057846 Social Media puts social pressure on teenagers jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561062185 2023-04-20 03:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561062185 Reflection jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561062500 In the argument map, I have defined key terms to make sure that the readers understand the points of the arguments. Narrowing the age range into teenagers, it has been straightforward for me to focus on the mental health problems that they struggle with. Since the teenagers are the most active age group on social media, I have been able to point their conflicts within themselves or their peers. However, the counter argument claiming that no relationship exists between social media and well-being seems to lack supportive evidence. As mentioned in the background information, research teams have contradicted this by stating that social media companies are generally reluctant to share their data with researchers. Therefore, it is important for me to find accurate sources to support my arguments and deliver my message effectively to the readers. As I have addressed positive aspects of social media use for teens, I need to explore the sources that those aspects end up resulting in mental health issues. Although mental health issues that are addressed in the map are defined, I think that readers would confuse with the information. To figure out this problem, I will continue finding sources with detailed explanations and examples that clearly illustrate how social media use can lead to mental health problems among teenagers. Overall, mental health issues have the connections among themselves. For the next project, I plan to use a more cohesive approach to connect the different mental health issues that teenagers may face as a result of social media use. This will illustrate how various issues such as anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying can be interrelated and lead to a negative spiral of mental health problems. 

]]> 2023-04-20 03:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561062500 Sources to explore jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561062742
  • https://healthmatters.nyp.org/is-social-media-threatening-teens-mental-health-and-well-being/
  • https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/health/social-media-brain-adolescents.html
  • https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/living-well/the-addictiveness-of-social-media-how-teens-get-hooked

    • ]]>     2023-04-20 03:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561062742     Sub-questions jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561063166 1. How can a coping mechanism and social pressure be correlated in the context of the mental health issues?
    2. What factors do unhealthy habits have a negative impact on teenagers' mental health issue? 
    3. What can researchers do to find the facts that social media has a negative impact on teenagers' mental health the data by the companies?]]>     2023-04-20 03:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561063166     The Problem jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561083227 Social media platforms have been linked to an increased risk for mental health issues among teens, including depression, anxiety, and other conditions.]]> 2023-04-20 03:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561083227 Counter: The research on the relationship between social media and teenagers' mental health lacks statistical evidence. jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561087903 2023-04-20 03:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561087903 Social media companies refuse to share their data. jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561095015 Researchers noted that many social media companies have policies in place that restrict access to user data. This results in failing to provide a full picture of how social media use affects mental health and other outcomes.]]> 2023-04-20 03:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561095015 Social Media when it comes to communication jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561107425 2023-04-20 04:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561107425 The lack of control jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561110045 Studies have shown that individuals who spend more time on social media are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety. As teenagers scroll through their feeds, they see images and updates from their peers, which can lead to low self-esteem and feelings of social comparison. This constant comparison to others on social media can contribute to a negative body image, particularly among teenage girls.

    ]]>     2023-04-20 04:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561110045     Algorithm jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561120217 The algorithms of social media create echo chambers where teenagers are exposed to misleading information and manipulated by the contents. This can result in a distorted view of the world and anxiety of the world.






    ]]>     2023-04-20 04:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561120217     Connectivity jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561124536 Social media allows for fast and convenient communication, connecting people across distances and facilitating the sharing of information and ideas.]]> 2023-04-20 04:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561124536 Negative Consequences of Social Media Usage as Evidenced by Research jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561136456 "Among teens who reported suicidal thoughts, 13% of British users and 6% of American users traced the desire to kill themselves to Instagram.” (Wells)
    "The 98 students who responded, nearly 90% said social media negatively affected their mental health." (Yoblonski)]]>     2023-04-20 04:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561136456     Cyberbullying - Teenagers jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561141410 Social media platforms can provide a platform for bullies to target and harass their victims. This increases the victim's feelings of depression and desire to commit suicide.

    ]]>     2023-04-20 04:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561141410     Sensitivity jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561150239 By looking at peers' posts on social media, teenagers feel the pressure teens to project a perfect image of themselves]]> 2023-04-20 05:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561150239 Vulnerability jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561154405 Teenagers are more likely to feel pressure to conform to unrealistic standards.]]> 2023-04-20 05:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561154405 Development of unhealthy habits jp2090 https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561199769 Teenagers who spend excessive amounts of time on social media may neglect other important aspects of life, such as physical activity and face-to-face social interactions.]]> 2023-04-20 05:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jp2090/tuuvqgoe1fsm5j9/wish/2561199769