According to a recent Pew Research survey conducted in 2024, a growing number of teenagers perceive social media as detrimental to their mental health, with nearly half indicating a mostly negative effect. This represents a notable rise from 32% in 2022. However, a significant majority of the respondents, around three-quarters, still recognize the positive aspects of social media, particularly in maintaining connections with peers. The findings reflect a complex relationship that teens have with social media, indicating both its potential harm and value in their lives.
In the 2024 survey conducted by Pew Research, nearly half of teenagers reported that social media has a mostly negative impact on their mental health, a significant increase from 32% in 2022.
Despite the negative perceptions, approximately three-quarters of teens acknowledge that social media positively contributes to their ability to stay connected with friends and family.
The data from Pew Research reflects an alarming trend in teenagers' thoughts about social media, signaling a critical intersection between technology usage and mental well-being.
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