Negative Effects Of Social Media

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In the previous few decades, technology and the creation of social media sites have taken a great part in the lives of people. The internet, particularly began to develop in the early 2000's into a prominent use within professional companies and personal use. Myspace and Facebook began the launch of early social media sites. Most children growing up in the early 2000's did not have a prominent engagement in social media. However, times have changed. Technology has snuck its way into nearly every part of people's lives, including those growing up. But, the internet and social media do not always have beneficial effects. Social media creates lasting problems for teenagers. Excessive time spent on social media can cause addiction to the…show more content…
The years spent in high school are critical in developing strong confidence and beneficial habits for students. "The teenage years can be a time of increased vulnerability to depression and anxiety and sleeping poorly may contribute to the risk of these conditions, Cleland Woods said. Also, research is increasingly suggesting that there is a link between the use of social media and overall feelings of well-being, particularly in adolescents, she added" (Blaszczak-Boxe). It's critical for kids to surround themselves with positive influences. Social media has content that potentially can be negative and destroy mental health. Unfortunately, as technology becomes more prominent in the world, social media is difficult to ignore. "Frequent use of social media among children and teens in grades 7-12 has been linked to increased levels of psychological stress and diminished mental health, according to research. Higher levels of social media use also increase teens' risk of becoming victims of cyber-bullying" (Breus). Current generations fit social media and technology in nearly every part of their lives, allowing the positive and negative effects affect them…show more content…
Teen frequently post their locations and plans on social media sites, allowing strangers to keep up and stalk kid's actions. "To know what someone's daily schedule is or what they like to do in their free time used to require following them in person, but nowadays, through geotags, the portability of mobile phones, check-ins and other location-identifying services, potential victims willingly share that information through social media, which muddles the very definition of what it means to stalk" (Keglovits). Apps create easier access to locations and information to stalk others by providing locations. "Online stalking is definitely happening more often because there is such an array of powerful tools at stalkers' disposal making it easier to do" (Perry). Snapchat is a prime example in location sharing, allowing its users to not only share their current location but also place stickers on photos and videos of their exact location. Turning off features on apps like Snapchat can protect teens who may not mean to expose themselves to potential
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