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  2. Social media and the effects on American adolescents

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    The study concluded by saying that due to young people's excessive use of social media, they have high levels of anxiety, stress, fear of missing out, and hyperactivity. The more time they spend on social media, the higher the levels. Furthermore, due to time on social media, teenagers tend to feel more lonely and sad.

  3. Influence of mass media - Wikipedia

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    The influences of mass media (or 'media effects') are observed in various aspects of human life, from voting behaviors [2] to perceptions of violence, [3][4] from evaluations of scientists [5] to our understanding of others' opinions. [6] The overall influence of mass media has changed drastically over the years, and will continue to do so as ...

  4. Digital media use and mental health - Wikipedia

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    However, looking exclusively at the effect social media usage has on girls, there was a strong association between using social media and poor mental health. [38] [39] The evidence, although of mainly low to moderate quality, shows an correlation between heavy screen time and a variety of health physical and mental health problems. [6]

  5. Social media use in politics - Wikipedia

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    Social media use in politics refers to the use of online social media platforms in political processes and activities. Political processes and activities include all activities that pertain to the governance of a country or area. This includes political organization, global politics, political corruption, political parties, and political values.

  6. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media - Wikipedia

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    t. e. Social media became an important platform for interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, coinciding with the onset of social distancing. According to a study conducted by Facebook's analytics department, messaging rates rose by over 50% during this period. Individuals confined to their homes utilized social media not only to maintain ...

  7. Problematic social media use - Wikipedia

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    Experts from many different fields have conducted research and held debates about how using social media affects mental health.Research suggests that mental health issues arising from social media use affect women more than men and vary according to the particular social media platform used, although it does affect every age and gender demographic in different ways.

  8. Public opinion - Wikipedia

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    Public opinion. Public opinion, or popular opinion, is the collective opinion on a specific topic or voting intention relevant to society. It is the people's views on matters affecting them. In the 21st century, public opinion is widely thought to be heavily influenced by the media; many studies have been undertaken which look at the different ...

  9. Social media and identity - Wikipedia

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    Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on a user's identity. 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 ...