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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.
Social media caused many controversies during the 2020 election. During the 2020 election, social media was the primary source of the spread of false information. Social media users also faced polarization due to social media algorithms, creating an echo chamber for social media users and only exposing themselves to their own beliefs.
However, using social media as a news gateway also presents several implications which can be challenging to guide through. Some of the most current issues regarding using social media as a news source are: Spreading of false news; The "news finds me" perception; Biased news articles News containing disturbing image or video content
The youths spent the last few months discussing social media and mental health as they have all seen an increase in mental health-related issues among their peers. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
The American Psychological Association released a set of 10 recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media Tuesday, including training them in media literacy and limiting screen time so it ...
Exposure to explicit content, harassment, and time-wasting were top social media concerns among parents of American teens, according to a 2022 Pew Research Center study.
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 new law that's set to take effect in Florida in January aims to protect minors on social media. It calls for a ban for those under 16 and poses an enforcement issue.