Sociale mediers negative indvirkning på teenagere

2. Consequences of social media in relation to social networks

- Feeling of being excluded

- Missing out on meaningful connections

- Cyberbullying

3. Differences in social media usage between Danish and American teens

- Private messaging apps

- Widely popular platforms

- Daily use of social media

4. The use of filters and photo-editing tools

- Unrealistic beauty standards

- Comparison and development of insecurities

- Can lead to mental health issues

5. What could be done to help the young users of social media?

- Awareness of consequences

- Positive self-images and self-esteem

- Distinguish between reality and a filtered version

Sources:

University of Utah: “The Impact of Social Media on Teens’ Mental Health” - January 20, 2023

Link:https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2022/09/impact-of-social-media-teens-mental-health

Pew Research Center: “Teens social media and technology 2022” - August 10, 2022

Link:https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/

Gitnux; “Social media mental health statistics 2023” - February 25, 2023

Link:https://blog.gitnux.com/social-media-mental-health-statistics/

Newportinstitute: “Do You Use a Filter Every Time You Post”

Link:https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/filters-mental-health/

Why did i choose this topic

My main topic is teen issues, and for my subtopic I have chosen to talk about social media's

negative impact on teens. The reason why I have chosen it is because it's a widespread

problem that I believe needs more focus and also because of personal interest and