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Around 95% of young people between the ages of 13–17 use at least one social media platform, [2] making it a major influence on young adolescents. While some authors claim that social media is to blame for the increase in anxiety and depression, most review papers report that the association between the two is weak or inconsistent.
Students enjoying the usage of technology in a school environment. A survey from Cambridge International [6] of nearly 20,000 teachers and students (ages 12–19) from 100 countries found that 48% of students use a desktop computer in class, 42% uses phones, 33% use interactive whiteboards and 20% use tablets.
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.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning against a slew of viral social media challenges that are endangering impressionable teens and tweens.
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Darren L Linvell discusses the “dark side” of social media which is the dangers that are brought along to students within and beyond a college campus. [31] Social media use within students in the college age range use social media as a way to be able to display themselves.
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Additionally, there are a wide variety of ways middle and high school students can use mobile phones such as sharing documents, taking pictures, and having easier access to information. A specific app that teachers can use is called Moodle which is an online course management system that can make content more accessible to students. [102]