{"id":6462,"date":"2022-04-14T03:56:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T03:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/?p=6462"},"modified":"2022-05-17T17:50:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T17:50:11","slug":"effects-of-social-media-on-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/effects-of-social-media-on-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Effects Of Social Media On Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Being a teenager nowadays is more difficult than any parent might ever imagine, due to the popularity of social media. The effects of social media on teens are a constant concern for parents and guardians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">We all witness the rise of social media every day. All the beeping and buzzing around us of notifications show the impact of social media we have in our lives. Teens approach social media for everything they want to know, let it be some news, facts or even educational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">But with this comes the entertainment and addictive part of social media. Teen brains are vulnerable and they catch new habits and get affected by them quickly. Overuse of the apps exposes teens to cyberbullying, peer pressure, comparisons and digital addiction, as well as a reduction in the overall time they spend engaging in healthy, real-world activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">In the previous articles, we have listed the <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/impact-of-social-media-the-pros-and-cons\/\">pros &amp; cons of social media.<\/a> This article will cover the negative impacts of social media on teens as they are the most vulnerable of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"945\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens.jpg\" alt=\"effects of social media on teens\n\" class=\"wp-image-6464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens.jpg 945w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-720x476.jpg 720w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66367beee9405\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66367beee9405\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/effects-of-social-media-on-teens\/#Questions_That_Arise_About_Effects_Of_Social_Media_On_Teens\" title=\"Questions That Arise About Effects&nbsp; Of Social Media On Teens\">Questions That Arise About Effects&nbsp; Of Social Media On Teens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/effects-of-social-media-on-teens\/#The_positive_effect_of_social_media_on_teens\" title=\"The positive effect of social media on teens\">The positive effect of social media on teens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/effects-of-social-media-on-teens\/#How_does_Social_Media_Affect_Teens_Live_In_A_Negative_Way\" title=\"How does Social Media Affect Teens Live In A Negative Way?\">How does Social Media Affect Teens Live In A Negative Way?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"questions-that-arise-about-effectsc2a0-of-social-media-on-teens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_That_Arise_About_Effects_Of_Social_Media_On_Teens\"><\/span>Questions That Arise About Effects&nbsp; Of Social Media On Teens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul style=\"\" class=\"wp-block-list \">\n<li>Why is social media bad?<\/li>\n<li>Is social media addictive?<\/li>\n<li>What negative impact does social media on teens have?<\/li>\n<li>Do we have any positive outcomes from social media?<\/li>\n<li>How can we use social media for good?<\/li>\n<li>Role of parents in effects social media is causing on teens?<\/li>\n<li>How can parents help teens with the use of social media?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Let&rsquo;s try to find out about this.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-positive-effect-of-social-media-on-teens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_positive_effect_of_social_media_on_teens\"><\/span><strong>The positive effect of social media on teens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Social media is an important part of our lives now and the reality is we cannot totally cut it off right away. But if we filter our habits and the content we consume, social media does have some positive impacts on our life.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px;\" id=\"1-being-motivated-by-watching-the-success-stories-of-peers\">1. Being motivated by watching the success stories of peers.<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px;\" id=\"2-increased-ability-to-raise-awareness-about-anything-you-wish-to-follow-or-change\">2. Increased ability to raise awareness about anything you wish to follow or change.<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px;\" id=\"3-connect-with-people-who-think-alike\">3. Connect with people who think alike.<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px;\" id=\"4-sharing-our-moments-and-stories-with-the-people-we-love-anytime-anywhere-can-make-us-happy-and-content\">4. Sharing our moments and stories with the people we love anytime anywhere can make us happy and content.<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px;\" id=\"5-we-can-use-social-media-to-get-ideas-for-everything-and-bring-a-positive-change-in-our-lives-by-being-inspired-by-people-around-us-and-their-stories-c2a0\">5. We can use social media to get ideas for everything and bring a positive change in our lives by being inspired by people around us and their stories.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px;\" id=\"6-peer-motivation-may-be-produced-through-social-media-inspiring-teenage-people-to-try-new-things-chase-their-goals-and-speak-out-about-issues-that-are-important-to-them\">6. Peer motivation may be produced through social media, inspiring teenage people to try new things, chase their goals, and speak out about issues that are important to them.<\/h3>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-social-media-affect-teens-live-in-a-negative-way\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Social_Media_Affect_Teens_Live_In_A_Negative_Way\"><\/span><strong>How does Social Media Affect Teens Live In A Negative Way?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-time\"><strong>1. Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">The first concern would be how much time teens spend on social media. Sitting and scrolling through media can have a big impact on how much physical activity or face-to-face communication a teenager engages in.&nbsp;This also affects students in ways like lack of discipline, lack of attention, lack of concentration etc. We have discussed the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">effects of social media on students <\/mark>in one of our articles. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-content-we-see\"><strong>2. Content We See <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-3.jpg\" alt=\"effects of social media on teens\n\" class=\"wp-image-6465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-3.jpg 720w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-3-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Effects-Of-Social-Media-On-Teens-3-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">The content that young people consume on social media (e.g., violence, cyberbullying, body shaming) and how it is absorbed can be harmful. We try to judge our self-worth and how we should treat ourselves and others according to what we see online.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-fomo\"><strong>3. FOMO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Fear of losing out is real, and social media can bring it to our attention more than anything else. When we aren&#8217;t up to speed on the latest social media posts and trends, we feel like we&#8217;re falling behind, and we worry about how we&#8217;ll join in a conversation or what will happen if we meet up with friends the next day and have no idea what they&#8217;re talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Due to this fear of missing out we try to reach our device and go through social media as many times as possible to be on top of everything. This consumes a lot of our time and productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-fear-of-rejection\"><strong>4. Fear Of Rejection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Youth find it more difficult to deal with rejection or poor interactions in face-to-face conversations. The same thing happens on social media, which can be disturbing for young people. On social media, teenagers may experience negative interactions like not getting a reply for a day or less reach on social media. Teens seek to get validation from social media more than from themselves or real-life friends.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">This can cause a lack of sleep and depression due to negative thoughts and overthinking about the same. <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Social media can make us <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">overthink social interactions<\/mark> as what we see on social media might make us think about how we look, what people think of us, comparing our lives with what others are doing etc., which can cause depression and anger issues. But on the other hand, seeing friends eat healthy foods, engage in creative projects, or spend time outside in nature can inspire us to do the same. This is going to improve the quality of our life and make us happy.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">We must decide what content we should follow and how much time we should give to social media. It is going to be harmful only when it&#8217;s overused. We can also implement <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/social-media-detox\/\">social media detox<\/a> every now and then to ensure balanced use of social media. We can even decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveinc.io\/social-media\/benefits-of-staying-off-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay off social media<\/a> if social media does no good to our life.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \">Set healthy boundaries with the usage of social media and try to get as much goodness as you can out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph \"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a teenager nowadays is more difficult than any parent might ever imagine, due to the popularity of social media. The effects of social media on teens are a constant concern for parents and guardians.&nbsp; We all witness the rise of social media every day. 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