Rianna Montaque, an 18-year-old from Birmingham, stated, "You get desensitised to it. If it comes up on your story that somebody got stabbed the other day, you don't get as upset about it no more. It's normal to see it." This highlights how frequent exposure to violence online can alter emotional responses and perceptions of reality.
Iniko St Clair-Hughes observed that social media can escalate conflicts, saying, "Now everyone has seen him running away and his pride is going to make him want to retaliate... next time he leaves the house he wants to prove himself." This reflects the pressures faced by youth in maintaining reputation in a digital world.
Jamil Charles shared his experiences, explaining how social media affects behavior: "People glamourise them types of things and the smallest thing can be escalated on social media... pride is going to be hurt so you might go out there and get some sort of revenge..." His insights reveal the link between social media exposure and aggressive behavior.
Montaque also pointed out the anxiety stemming from social media violence, explaining that the fearmongering online creates an overwhelming sense of vulnerability for young people, as illustrated by St Clair-Hughes's comment about anxiety that arises from constant digital chases.
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