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2. Social Media Fuels Identity Theft Among Kids, Cyber Risks for ...

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   Among victims of child identity theft in the past six years, 96% were active social media users when their identities were compromised and they subsequently suffered financial losses linked to fraud or scams. “Alarmingly, identity theft victims are more likely to be targeted repeatedly over their lifetime,” warns Tracy Kitten, Director of ...

3. 10 Critical Tips for Keeping Children's Identities Safe - AOL

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   Identity thieves are lurking everywhere so be cautious about sharing a child's personal information, especially on social media. Avoid posting details such as full names, birthdates, and school ...

4. Social media and identity - Wikipedia

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   Psychology and Communication scholars study the relationship between social media and identity in order to understand individual behavior, psychological impact, and social patterns. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Communication within political or social groups online can result in practice application of those identities or adoption of them as a whole.

5. Social media and the effects on American adolescents

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   Social media allows people to communicate with other people using social media, no matter the distance between them. [4] Some adolescents with social and emotional issues feel more included with social media and online activities. [5] Social media can give people a sense of belonging which can lead to an increase in identity development.

6. The impact of social media on the mental health of Gen Z

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   As many as 95% of teens ages 13 to 17 use social media, per a 2023 Surgeon General report, and at least 35% of these users spend more than two hours a day on social media, according to McKinsey.

7. Psychological effects of Internet use - Wikipedia

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   Internet has its impact on all age groups from elders to children. According to the article 'Digital power: exploring the effects of social media on children's spirituality', children consider the Internet as their third place after home and school. [36] One of the main effects social media has had on children is the effect of cyber bullying.