"Relatively few teens reported negative mental health effects, with 9 percent of Snapchat and TikTok users and 11 percent of Instagram users saying they thought the services had hurt their mental health."
"Thirty-seven percent of teens said their use of TikTok had hurt their sleep and 29 percent reported that it had affected their productivity."
"A significant number of teens did say that social media apps had helped their friendships, particularly Snapchat, which also had a somewhat higher rate of bullying and harassment."
"The numbers do offer a somewhat different narrative than the one that lawmakers, regulators and other critics have used to pursue social media bans and civil litigation against major companies."
A Pew Research report reveals that most U.S. teens believe Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not negatively impact their mental health. Only 9% of Snapchat and TikTok users and 11% of Instagram users reported mental health harm. However, 37% of teens indicated TikTok affected their sleep, and 29% noted a decline in productivity. Despite some negative effects, many teens feel these apps enhance friendships. The findings challenge narratives advocating for social media bans, as the majority of teens reported neutral effects on their well-being.
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