Social Media’s Negative Effects on Young People
Introduction Nowadays, it is easy for everyone to access anything and be aware of what is going on in the world and keep updated about the news. People use social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc. for many reasons, such as for business reasons, motivational platforms, or just for fun, but some people do […]
The Effects Of Social Media On Teens’ Mental Health
Introduction 20 years ago, it definitely wasn’t normal to see a teen carrying a smartphone around seemingly 24/7, constantly checking their various social media accounts. Nowadays, social media seems to be an important part of the average teenager’s life. Thousands of teens are currently involved in popular platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. The […]
The Negative Repercussions of Quarantine on Teens’ Mental Health
As COVID19 continues to infect thousands of people around the world, many states have initiated procedures of quarantine or social isolation to decelerate the spread of the virus. These safety precautions prevent experiences of socialization, which are essential components of a teenager’s development. This quarantined isolation has detrimentally impacted the mental health of teenagers all […]
Will Social Networking Lead to the Demise of Social Skills?
According to statistics published in 2013 from the Pew Research Center, 95 percent of teens in the United States use the Internet. Of the teens that are online, 8 out of 10 of them report using some form of social media. Like most things, social networking has its pros and cons. Regardless of those, it’s exceedingly […]