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In her new 5-part documentary, Social Studies, Lauren Greenfield asks Los Angeles teenagers to talk about social media. Their answers should go viral.
Social media allows people to communicate with other people using social media, no matter the distance between them. [4] Some adolescents with social and emotional issues feel more included with social media and online activities. [5] Social media can give people a sense of belonging which can lead to an increase in identity development.
Experts from many different fields have conducted research and held debates about how using social media affects mental health.Research suggests that mental health issues arising from social media use affect women more than men and vary according to the particular social media platform used, although it does affect every age and gender demographic in different ways.
A 2011 study of 132 students examined the link between social media and student engagement and social media and grades. They divided the students into two groups in which one used X while the other group did not. X was used to discuss material, organize study groups, post class announcements, and connect with classmates.
A 14-year-old girl from Bayville, N.J., died by suicide after a video showing her being brutally attacked was shared online, highlighting the negative effects of cyberbullying on an already ...
For the state's youngest voters, knowing what is and what is not legitimate information is being learned in the classroom.
Cyberbullying on social media has usually been student–to–student, but recently, students have been cyberbullying their teachers. High school students in Colorado created a Twitter site that bullies teachers. This ranges from obscenities to false accusations of inappropriate actions with students. [86]
The FDA recently warned against all potentially dangerous social media challenges, especially those involving medicines. The agency cited earlier challenges, too, including the Benedryl challenge ...