A study of 1215 year olds in America revealed that those using social media more than three hours daily were twice as likely to report poor mental health, indicating a troubling link between social media consumption and teen well-being.
The constant exposure to edited and idealized lifestyles on platforms like Instagram can generate a skewed perception of reality, heightening feelings of low self-esteem and body image issues among adolescents.
As teenagers increasingly prefer online communication over real-life interactions, they miss out on essential social skills development, leading to increased feelings of loneliness and social anxiety.
Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant concern, as online communication allows teens to say hurtful things without the immediate repercussions they would face in person.
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