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What struck me most about the responses is that the vast majority of young people social media has a negative effect on romantic relationships. Few said it had a positive effect. And the fact that so few stated that social media has no effect on relationships is a sign that this topic is a must for sex ed today. Nowadays social media plays an important role in teenagers life. The vast majority of teenagers in the United States are daily social media users. There are countless of social networking sites that have created broad connections among teens. She believes that social media is not only a distraction to teenagers who have become addicted to checking their news feeds, but that it can lead to psychological and health issues. Her research shows that a number of anxiety and personality disorders stem from spending too much time on the Internet. The influence of social media on adolescents and teenagers is of particular importance, not only because this particular group of children is developmentally vulnerable but also because they are among the heaviest users of social networking. Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children, preteens and teenagers by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems. SALT LAKE CITY — Pediatricians are keeping a close eye on the possible emotional effects social media can have on teens. There's a debate on whether a thing known as Facebook depression is real. 1 75% said that social media affects romantic relationships “negatively,” 18% positively, and 7% said that social media had no effect. 2  27% said Facebook is one of the top two ways people their age begin romantic relationships; 19% reported that Facebook is one of the top two ways people their age end relationships. Magazines, movies, tv shows, social networking sites and many more sources of media have a daily influence on everyone that comes into contact with them and they maintain an especially great effect on young teenagers, struggling through a turbulent and confusing stage of life. Media today has a huge influence on teenagers. Be it television, computers, video games, social networking sites – it hugely impacts all aspects of a teen’s life. But all is not bad with the media. If used right, media can change lives for good. Teenagers And The Media. The effect that our society has on young adolescents is a profound and dangerous one. Our culture is filled with endless outlets of expression, advertising, and persuasion, many of which are used without any thoughts as to the moral consequences they bear.
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