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    This document is a report about the effect of social media on young people. It summarizes findings from surveys that found that about half of young people see social media as a way to seek support and advice, and that 52% see it as a way to cope with setbacks. However, excessive social media use of more than 5 hours per day has been linked to increased feelings of depression, likely due to cyberbullying and lack of physical activity. The surveys also found that 27% of teens report psychological stress, 27% feel dissatisfied with their bodies, and 22% feel their confidence decrease without positive comments on their posts. In conclusion, while social media can have benefits, the statistics show its negative effects on young people

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    This document is a report about the effect of social media on young people. It summarizes findings from surveys that found that about half of young people see social media as a way to seek support and advice, and that 52% see it as a way to cope with setbacks. However, excessive social media use of more than 5 hours per day has been linked to increased feelings of depression, likely due to cyberbullying and lack of physical activity. The surveys also found that 27% of teens report psychological stress, 27% feel dissatisfied with their bodies, and 22% feel their confidence decrease without positive comments on their posts. In conclusion, while social media can have benefits, the statistics show its negative effects on young people

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    Writing unit 4

    Daria Tarasenko
    Group A-311
    23/11/2023

    A Report: The Effect of Social Media on Young People

    Living in the 21st century enables everyone to leave a digital footprint, which
    usually serves as a major indicator of one`s preferences, skills, and beliefs. Social
    media has already transformed into an internet bubble where those who are willing can
    effortlessly express themselves with the help of posts, comments, and diverse forums.
    According to the report by Common Sense Media, about half of the 1.500 young
    people surveyed declared social media to be a paramount fount of seeking support and
    pertinent advice. Furthermore, the same study has showcased that 52% conceive social
    media (mainly Instagram and Facebook) as a powerful tool for coping with setbacks.
    However, another side of the coin compels not to rely on social media as a way of
    healing and gaining encouragement that much. For instance, the research conducted in
    2018 declared that 14-to-17-year-olds who used media for more than 5 hours a day
    encountered a disheartening and deleterious feeling of depression. This is often due to
    exposure to cyberbullying (being humiliated and insulted through social media content,
    especially on Instagram) and the lack of physical activity. Additionally, the survey
    published in the journal Lancet threatens about undergoing psychological stress which
    27% of the teens have been objected to. As it has been stated by Common Sense
    Media, 27% of young people have a strong feeling of dissatisfaction with their bodies,
    and 22% feel their confidence plummeting when no one comments on their publications.
    In light of the above, social media is regarded as a source of communication
    having both beneficial and destructive influence on the young generation. Statistics
    clearly demonstrate that negative effects prevail over positive ones, which nudges
    young people to be more realistic regarding media space.

    Word count: 275 words

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