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    The impact of social networks on young people


    The impact of social networks on young people

    Social media is a big part of many teens' lives. A 2018 Pew Research Center survey of
    nearly 750 13- to 17-year-olds found that 45% are online almost constantly and 97% use a
    social media platform, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat.
    But what impact does social media use have on teens?
    Social media allows teens to create online identities, communicate with others and build
    social networks. These networks can provide teens with valuable support, especially
    helping those who experience exclusion or have disabilities or chronic illnesses.
    Teens also use social media for entertainment and self-expression. And the platforms can
    expose teens to current events, allow them to interact across geographic barriers and
    teach them about a variety of subjects, including healthy behaviors. Social media that's
    humorous or distracting or provides a meaningful connection to peers and a wide social
    network might even help teens avoid depression.
    Social media harms
    However, social media use can also negatively affect teens, distracting them, disrupting
    their sleep, and exposing them to bullying, rumor spreading, unrealistic views of other
    people's lives and peer pressure.
    The risks might be related to how much social media teens use. A 2019 study of more
    than 6,500 12- to 15-year-olds in the U.S. found that those who spent more than three
    hours a day using social media might be at heightened risk for mental health problems.
    Another 2019 study of more than 12,000 13- to 16-year-olds in England found that using
    social media more than three times a day predicted poor mental health and well-being in
    teens.
    Other studies also have observed links between high levels of social media use and
    depression or anxiety symptoms. A 2016 study of more than 450 teens found that greater
    social media use, nighttime social media use and emotional investment in social media —
    such as feeling upset when prevented from logging on — were each linked with worse
    sleep quality and higher levels of anxiety and depression.
    How teens use social media also might determine its impact. A 2015 study found that
    social comparison and feedback seeking by teens using social media and cellphones was
    linked with depressive symptoms. In addition, a small 2013 study found that older
    adolescents who used social media passively, such as by just viewing others' photos,
    reported declines in life satisfaction. Those who used social media to interact with others
    or post their own content didn't experience these declines.
    And an older study on the impact of social media on undergraduate college students
    showed that the longer they used Facebook, the stronger was their belief that others
    were happier than they were. But the more time the students spent going out with their
    friends, the less they felt this way.

    Protecting your teen


    There are steps you can take to encourage responsible use of social media and limit some
    of its negative effects. Consider these tips:

    •Set reasonable limits. Talk to your teen about how to avoid letting social media interfere
    with his or her activities, sleep, meals or homework. Encourage a bedtime routine that
    avoids electronic media use, and keep cellphones and tablets out of teens' bedrooms. Set
    an example by following these rules yourself.
    •Monitor your teen's accounts. Let your teen know that you'll be regularly checking his or
    her social media accounts. You might aim to do so once a week or more. Make sure you
    follow through.
    •Explain what's not OK. Discourage your teen from gossiping, spreading rumors, bullying
    or damaging someone's reputation — online or otherwise. Talk to your teen about what
    is appropriate and safe to share on social media.
    •Encourage face-to-face contact with friends. This is particularly important for teens
    vulnerable to social anxiety disorder.
    •Talk about social media. Talk about your own social media habits. Ask your teen how he
    or she is using social media and how it makes him or her feel. Remind your teen that
    social media is full of unrealistic images.
    If you think your teen is experiencing signs or symptoms of anxiety or depression related
    to social media use, talk to your child's doctor.

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