Social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health, study says

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

A low relief sculpture depicting Plato and Aristotle arguing adorning the external wall of Florence Cathedral. Krikkiat/ShutterstockDisagreement and uncertainty are common features of everyday life. They’re also common and expected features of scientific research. Despite this, disagreement among experts has the potential to undermine people’s engagement with information. It can also lead to confusion and a rejection of scientific messaging in g…

Social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health, study says

We know that social media can be harmful to teens. Meta has found in its own research that Instagram makes body image worse for one in three teen girls,

Often pointed out for their harmful effects on the psychological well-being of young people, social media are the subject of a new study nuanced this dark picture. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals surprisingly beneficial aspects of these platforms for American teens. While Meta has recognized in its own ... Read more The article Social networks reveal an unexpected positive impact on the mental health of adolescents a…

How much do teenagers really suffer from social media? A new study by the Pew Research Center gives new insights into the debate about likes and life crises. The article Study: Social media strengthen young people – despite psychological risks first appeared on sales economy.

Editorial (ALN).- A recent study published in the prestigious Journal of Adolescent Health has shed light on the worrying relationship between recreational screen time and the mental health of adolescents. The research revealed that those young people who devote more than three hours a day to leisure activities in front of electronic devices, [...] The entry Screens could increase the risk of mental health in adolescents, reveals study was first…