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How social media effects teenagers mental health - Coggle Diagram
How social media effects teenagers mental health
Cyber bullying
Critical comments can damage a teenagers confidence.
Peer pressure
Resulting to stress and anxiety
Socialising
Can help teens interact with those with shared interests.
Helping them express themselves, their interests, creativity, experiences.
Feeling heard and understood
Help with Identity Development
Helps teens get a better understanding of themselves
Excessive use
May result to sleep deprivation
Have an effect on academic development due to lack of sleep
Decreasing concentration levels, More irritable, Feeling unproductive
Affects body image and self esteem
Teens tend to compare themselves to unrealistic standards on the internet, due to filters and editing of photos.
Risk for,
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Loneliness
Relationships
Positives
Forms relationships with those with simular interests, allowing teens to express theselves
Reduce isolation and loneliness
Negative
Excessive use of social media may strain their relationship with family members
Friendships suffer from social media as individuals sometimes feel braver to say things over the screen.