How does social media influence teenage behavior?

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...