Is social media affecting teenager’s mental health in today's society?
In today's society, Social media is at its very height with teens having it become part of their daily lives. They have clearly had an influence on today’s society. Apps such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram have become a catalyst for the spread of racism and hate which could lead to teenage depression and anxiety. But the key aspect discussed, is social media affecting teenager’s mental health?
Social media has been around for almost 20 years, today’s society has put pressure on teenagers with apps such as Instagram, kids are so easily influenced by celebrities for example Kylie Jenner and Zac Efron or even their own peers. Seeing pictures that are photoshopped to make …show more content…
People are spending twice as much time online compared to years ago, because in this generation technology is of a higher standard with new smartphones and tablets being created every day. Have you ever thought how many times you check your phone or look on social media? Is it once a week? Or few times a day? “The average person has five social media accounts and spends around 1 hour and 40 minutes browsing these networks every day”, a report by Lauren Davidson. When you consider how long people spent looking at a screen you start to think if it physically can harm you. A blog by Alex Direnzo says “People who are addicted to social media may experience negative side effects such as eye strain, social withdrawal or lack of sleep.” Critics also say that “figures have risen to 27% for those who go on social media sites for more than three hours a day are more likely to have mental health problems”, a report from the office for national statistics. Therefor social media can damage teenagers both mentally and …show more content…
On all social media platforms such as, Facebook, snap chat and Instagram etc. it can be difficult to escape the pressures and influences. Countless people on social media are showing their fit bodies, food choices, and exercise routines. For an individual struggling with an eating disorder seeing these posts could heighten their stress and anxiety levels because they are focusing on the ‘perfect body image’. Social media may have a strong influence on a person’s body, eating patterns, and poor self-concept. People start to constantly compare themselves to thin models, their peers, as well as famous social media users and begin to feel unhappy about their own self-image. According to the ‘national eating disorders association’, “as many as 65% of people with eating disorders say bullying contributed to their condition.” This shows us that the obsession over self-image and societal expectations in the social media world has also opened the door for body shamers and bullying to occur more
In today's society, Social media is at its very height with teens having it become part of their daily lives. They have clearly had an influence on today’s society. Apps such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram have become a catalyst for the spread of racism and hate which could lead to teenage depression and anxiety. But the key aspect discussed, is social media affecting teenager’s mental health?
Social media has been around for almost 20 years, today’s society has put pressure on teenagers with apps such as Instagram, kids are so easily influenced by celebrities for example Kylie Jenner and Zac Efron or even their own peers. Seeing pictures that are photoshopped to make …show more content…
People are spending twice as much time online compared to years ago, because in this generation technology is of a higher standard with new smartphones and tablets being created every day. Have you ever thought how many times you check your phone or look on social media? Is it once a week? Or few times a day? “The average person has five social media accounts and spends around 1 hour and 40 minutes browsing these networks every day”, a report by Lauren Davidson. When you consider how long people spent looking at a screen you start to think if it physically can harm you. A blog by Alex Direnzo says “People who are addicted to social media may experience negative side effects such as eye strain, social withdrawal or lack of sleep.” Critics also say that “figures have risen to 27% for those who go on social media sites for more than three hours a day are more likely to have mental health problems”, a report from the office for national statistics. Therefor social media can damage teenagers both mentally and …show more content…
On all social media platforms such as, Facebook, snap chat and Instagram etc. it can be difficult to escape the pressures and influences. Countless people on social media are showing their fit bodies, food choices, and exercise routines. For an individual struggling with an eating disorder seeing these posts could heighten their stress and anxiety levels because they are focusing on the ‘perfect body image’. Social media may have a strong influence on a person’s body, eating patterns, and poor self-concept. People start to constantly compare themselves to thin models, their peers, as well as famous social media users and begin to feel unhappy about their own self-image. According to the ‘national eating disorders association’, “as many as 65% of people with eating disorders say bullying contributed to their condition.” This shows us that the obsession over self-image and societal expectations in the social media world has also opened the door for body shamers and bullying to occur more