Negative Effects of Social Media on Youth

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My name is Nishant Desai from F.Y. B.Com A

I would share some information about negative effects of social media on youth.

Although there are many positive aspects of social media, the negative effects on children and adolescents are also numerous.  Social media can affect the mental health of teens.  The level of effect, according to research, seems to go up as teens’ use goes up.  Their level of contentment can decrease, and their likelihood of getting into trouble or being depressed can increase (Rideout, 2010).  Also, teens who use Facebook tend to be more narcissistic, antisocial, and aggrssive (Rosen, 2011).

Many forms of cyberbullying is also a problem and can lead to the victims experiencing depression and anxiety.  Cyberbullying has also been the cause of many suicides in young people (Kowalski, 2009).

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Source: https://sites.ewu.edu/cmst496-stafford/2012/06/06/the-effects-of-social-media-on-children/