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Social media comparison can go beyond physical appearance. In Sheldon and Wiegand's study, they found that on Instagram, young females and women also compare themselves on the basis of success, intelligence, and happiness. [72] Research has shown a significant scientific link between social media and depression among young girls. [73]
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.
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.
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According to Kelly Quinn, “the use of social media has become ubiquitous, with 73% of all U.S. adults using social network sites today and significantly higher levels of use among young adults and females." Social media sites have grown in popularity over the past decade, and they only continue to grow.
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Dasha Burobina As 2022 was coming to a close, I couldn't help but notice just how many of my friends logged on to social media to share their favorite movies, shows, books, albums or what have you ...
One of the most widely debated effects of social networking has been its influence on productivity. In many schools and workplaces, social media sites are blocked because employers believe their employees will be distracted and unfocused on the sites. It seems, at least from one study, that employers do, indeed, have reason to be concerned.