The negative effects social media has on teens has undergone a higher level of scrutiny over the past few years. Year after year, the effects seem to escalate. Teens are exposed to online predators, dedicate less time to school work, spend less communicating via traditional methods, creates disturbances in sleep patterns, and increases the risk of mental health issues. In some cases, social media has even been linked to bullying and suicide. In 2011, The American Psychological Association delivered evidence that links social media use to depression and schizophrenia. (David D. Luxton, Jennifer D. June, and Jonathan M. Fairall ) In addition, a study conducted among 467 youth ages 11-17 demonstrated that the
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Most teens, use the internet to take advantage of social, and can often find themselves in trouble, as most teens use some form of social media every day. The daily use of the internet, has led an addiction of social media by many teens. It can be used on desktops, laptops, cell phones, and a wide variety of personal electronic devices. Some of the dangers of the dangers include predators, bullies, lack of communication, and mental health issues. As a result, the use of social media is not desired for teens.
Predators can now hide behind social media by simply using a screen name and setting up a profile. Predictors can create a profile, pretend to be someone they are not, set up meetings, and convince teens to participate in sexting. After gaining access to an unsuspecting teen via social media, predators often coax teens into participating in sexting. Research suggests that approximately 20% of teens have admitted to texting nude photos or posting graphic videos of themselves. If teens are making these exchanges with predators, they have no idea where these images and videos can end up (Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, Kathleen Clarke-Pearson)Anonymous profiles through social media make sexting possible for a wide array of predators. This is yet another reason why social media is bad for …show more content…
Teens can use social media to build social skills and gain self-confidence. Social skills are built when shy teens are able to interact with their peers. Building social skills are a crucial part of being a teen, and thanks to social media, shy teens have this opportunity. In addition, social media have been known to build self-esteem. A poll taken by CNN reports that selfies can improve self-esteem. Teens feel good about themselves when they take pictures of themselves, post them on social media, and receive positive comments (Wallace, 2014). Social media is not bad in all
Most teens, use the internet to take advantage of social, and can often find themselves in trouble, as most teens use some form of social media every day. The daily use of the internet, has led an addiction of social media by many teens. It can be used on desktops, laptops, cell phones, and a wide variety of personal electronic devices. Some of the dangers of the dangers include predators, bullies, lack of communication, and mental health issues. As a result, the use of social media is not desired for teens.
Predators can now hide behind social media by simply using a screen name and setting up a profile. Predictors can create a profile, pretend to be someone they are not, set up meetings, and convince teens to participate in sexting. After gaining access to an unsuspecting teen via social media, predators often coax teens into participating in sexting. Research suggests that approximately 20% of teens have admitted to texting nude photos or posting graphic videos of themselves. If teens are making these exchanges with predators, they have no idea where these images and videos can end up (Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, Kathleen Clarke-Pearson)Anonymous profiles through social media make sexting possible for a wide array of predators. This is yet another reason why social media is bad for …show more content…
Teens can use social media to build social skills and gain self-confidence. Social skills are built when shy teens are able to interact with their peers. Building social skills are a crucial part of being a teen, and thanks to social media, shy teens have this opportunity. In addition, social media have been known to build self-esteem. A poll taken by CNN reports that selfies can improve self-esteem. Teens feel good about themselves when they take pictures of themselves, post them on social media, and receive positive comments (Wallace, 2014). Social media is not bad in all