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Article: How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers

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Socialization - Effects of Social Media on Teenagers

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Read the article and answer the Multiple Choice and Short Answer questions.

https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/ Links to an external site.

Vocabulary:

Hyperconnectivity - the use of many systems and devices so that you are always connected to social networks and other sources of information.

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What is one of the main negative effects of social media on teenagers as discussed in the article?

Pressure from comparing themselves to others online

Lack of Sleep

Lower academic performance

Increased physical health risks

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According to the article, how does social media contribute to teenagers feeling hyperconnected?

Social media limits their ability to communicate

Social media provides constant updates on friends’ activities

It encourages more face-to-face interaction

Teens feel a sense of community when disconnected from the internet

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The article mentions 'stalking' on social media as a form of:

Learning about new trends

Keeping track of others’ lives through constant updates

Forming stronger friendships

Following political figures

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How does social media influence teens' sense of self-worth, according to the article?

It has no effect on their self-esteem

Positive interactions online always boost self-esteem

It allows teens to feel detached from societal expectations

Both positive and negative feedback can shape their self-worth

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What is one suggested strategy for reducing the negative effects of social media use on teenagers?

Limiting social media use to weekends

Complete elimination of social media

Establishing technology-free zones and times at home

Only allowing access to educational platforms

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How does social media contribute to teenagers feeling a sense of loneliness, even while being constantly connected?

It encourages them to spend too much time outdoors

It can create a sense of being ignored when messages aren’t replied to quickly

It helps them create meaningful, lasting connections with everyone online

It leads to overexposure to information

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Reflect on your own social media use. How does it help you feel connected to others, and in what ways has it contributed to any feelings of anxiety or pressure?

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Think about how social media influences your self-esteem. Can you recall any experiences where feedback (positive or negative) on social media impacted how you felt about yourself? How did you handle it?

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If you noticed a friend struggling to maintain relationships due to their social media use, how could you help them balance their online and offline connections? What advice would you give based on your own experience?

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If a friend was feeling overwhelmed by social media pressure or anxiety, what steps could you suggest to help them set healthier boundaries, such as implementing technology-free zones, to improve their well-being?