Negative impact of social media
Negative Impacts of Social Media on Youth While social media provides many benefits, it also has several negative effects on young people. Addiction – Youth can spend excessive hours scrolling through platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or X. This constant usage can lead to dependency, making it hard to focus on school, hobbies, or personal relationships. Distraction – Social media can interfere with studies and daily activities. Notifications and trends can pull attention away from important tasks, reducing productivity. Cyberbullying – Harassment, mean comments, and sharing embarrassing content are common online. Youth may face emotional stress or even depression as a result of cyberbullying. Mental Health Issues – Comparing oneself to idealized posts can lead to anxiety, loneliness, or low self-esteem. Seeing constant “perfect lives” online may make youth feel inadequate or stressed. Tandia Barsius 240067746