How does social media influence teenage behavior?

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We  all understand that social media is an indispensable part of our lives, especially the lives of adolescents. The use of internet has been on a rise in the past decade as more and more new social media platforms continue to emerge each year. The internet can bring both useful and beneficial practices for teens, but at the same time it can be the biggest source of stress and worries for them. Therefore, it is increasingly important to control and monitor the activity of young adults on social media websites.  One the commonly known benefits of social media for teens, is that it serves as a safe anonymous platform for self-expression and communication. However, another positive effect of social media, is that it can be used as a great health communication platform. Mostly because a great number of teens have social media accounts and can use the internet to research health related topics, which they find difficult or uncomfortable to discuss with adults. One study analyzed th...

 Hi everyone!  In this post I would like to share with you 3 online articles about the use of internet and its effects on mental health of teenagers. 1. Article: 5 Ways Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health  Webpage Link:  https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-social-media-affects-teen-mental-health-4144769 This  online article, written by Sherri Gordon in November of 2021, provides simple and convenient explanation of social media influence on mental health of adolescents. First of all, it looks at the effects of social media on brain activity of teens. Aside from that, I find this webpage resourceful, as it provides a detailed overview of three most common mental health disorders among teenagers: Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Deprivation.  2. The Metaverse and Teens’ Mental Health  Webpage Link:  https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-metaverse-and-teens-mental-health/ The 2022 article by Adam Holz explores an important contemporary topic o...

 Advances in Social Sciences  Research Journal explored the different effects of gaming on children’s mental health and behavior. It is reported that modern children, between the ages of 12 to 17, spend an average of 7 hours on their mobile devices, which includes the time spent of gaming. Today,  gaming addiction is classified as a mental disorder, and it is called Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Long period of time spent on mobile devices and games, results in increased need for isolation in young adults. For example, it is reported that children with shy personalities develop anti-social behavior as they grow up. Aside from that, children who play violent games are known to develop aggressive tendencies and hostile behavior. When spending long hours on gaming, children are known to fall into depression due to constant social isolation.  However,  playing computer games, even violent ones such as “Grand Theft Auto”, is also said to develop some beneficial skil...

The American Academy of Pediatrics publishes a scientific journal, Pediatrics, which is dedicated to the health of children. In one of their issues, they discussed the benefits and costs of social media use for children and teenagers. The Pediatrics journal stated that one of the biggest advantages of social media for young adults, is aid in development of identity and aspirations. The online platforms became a place to develop new friendships and maintain the existing ones, thus social media reinforces and even improves peer communication. Furthermore, it provides teenagers with the necessary social support, and resources to explore their interests, which aid mental growth and development.  While social media  can reinforce positive communication and development, it also exposes children to inappropriate content and cyberbullying. Studies have shown that 25% of adolescents have shown to experience online bullying on social media, as they have received negative “comm...

The massive outbreak  of the global pandemic in 2020, has negatively affected every part of our daily life, whether it is our relationships, education, or work. Aside from causing a global economic crisis, the newly spread coronavirus has disrupted the lives of individuals all over the world. Hundreds of millions of people were infected with COVID-19, and the merciless disease took away lives of over 6 million people worldwide. Therefore, it is not surprising that the world has seen a 25% increase in depression and anxiety among the global population, however, youngsters and women were affected the most, as reported by WHO.  Different consequences  of the pandemic have destroyed the mental health of world’s population because people lost their jobs, faced loss of their loved ones, and encountered social isolation, and increased levels of crime and poverty. All of these became massive stress factors for numerous families and their children.  The global organization,...

Our world is constantly changing and developing in different ways, all with the help of the internet and modern technology. More and more social media platforms are created, various online games, and even virtual or crypto currencies such as Bitcoin. So many aspects of everyday life are being moved online.  One of the latest inventions or technological advancements, is the Metaverse. It became one of the hottest topics of the 21st century, for reasons such as the announcements made by Facebook CEO, that he is rebranding his company to Meta, and increased popularity of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Moreover, lots of people discovered the opportunity of working online, without the need of their physical presence in the offices.  So, a Metaverse, is an alternative world or virtual reality, where people can perform their everyday tasks, just as they do in the real world. The Metaverse will allow people to meet, work, trade, and travel all through different online platforms. The ...

Hi everyone, my name is Sarah Shabeeb! Welcome to my blog, where I would like to share with you my thoughts on how social media influences behavior of teenagers. My goal is to keep you up to date with the current events that can affect the mental health of teens, and share with you different informative articles and ressources.  I feel that it is an important topic for all societies, as we have all been more active on the internet and social media since the start of the global pandemic.  Undoubtebly, the internet plays an important role in our lives, as it is the biggest source of valuable information in the modern world. But it can also be a dangerous place, filled with harmful information and cyberbullying, which often result in increased depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses among online users, such as teenagers.  I hope my blog will help raise public awareness on the importance of mental health of young adults and how the internet can affect our behavior, and...