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Poll finds nearly half of teens see social media

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they’re cutting back on social media use.

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Even experts disagree over whether social media is bad for kids. We examined why

Two other information-related causes of disagreement involve data availability and the type of evidence. Researchers often lack full access to data from social media companies, and recruiting teens for large-scale studies is challenging. Additionally, there is a shortage of causal evidence, as well as long-term, high-quality research on the topic.

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Social Media Apps Blamed by Many Teens for Mental Health Struggles

New Pew data shows nearly half of the 1,400 teens surveyed believe social media is harmful to their generation.

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Kids Age 6-12, Parents, and Social Media

The study measures adoption of and adaptation to new media and technology by kids and parents. Even though most social networking sites don't allow members under age 13, most kids do have ...

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Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media

In the ongoing debate over the benefits and harms of smartphone use in children, initial data from a US survey suggests the ...

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We delayed getting our kid a phone, social media until high school. We were right | Opinion

By delaying phones and social media, maybe our children will become better versions of themselves, truly connect with others ...

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How parents can talk to their kids about social media use: We answer your questions about Netflix’s Adolescence

Readers asked about why the show was so impactful, the effects of social media on youth and how parents can talk to their children about Adolescence. Here are some highlights from the Q+A.

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Everything We Believe About Kids And Phones Might Be Wrong, Study Finds

Kids who posted publicly online to social media were more likely to report feeling ... Overall, there are many reported downsides to children using phones. But do not assume phones are all ...

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Norton Children's psychologist offers advice to parents navigating social media for their kids

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Many parents struggle when it comes to the best approach to social media for their children, but a ...

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Meta ‘teen accounts’ increase protections for kids on social media

Bullying is also the second most reported concern on the Colorado Safe2Tell app for kids. If your kids are teenagers, they likely have or want some kind of social media account. Meta said the ...

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