How does mass media affect you as a youth and primary consumer?

Social media and other media can influence the decisions that teenagers make about their health and lifestyle. For example, media messages and content can make it look ‘normal’, cool or grown-up to eat junk food, smoke, drink alcohol and take other drugs.

How does the media affect today’s youth?

When young adults or children spend too much time using various forms of media, they miss out on regular activities like seeing friends, sports, school events and family life. As a result, their ability to function well in social settings can diminish rapidly.

What do people always assume about teens?

“They always assume that all teens secretly do drugs or have sex. In reality, most teens are playing on a Nintendo Switch or working at a coffee shop as a job. They also assume that teens don’t care about their future. I’m a 16-year-old sophomore who wants to become a novelist. Not all teens are immature]

What makes today’s teenagers unique?

Today’s teenagers are no different—and they’re the first generation whose lives are saturated by mobile technology and social media. In her new book, psychologist Jean Twenge uses large-scale surveys to draw a detailed portrait of ten qualities that make today’s teens unique and the cultural forces shaping them.

Are today’s teens saturated by social media?

Every generation of teens is shaped by the social, political, and economic events of the day. Today’s teenagers are no different—and they’re the first generation whose lives are saturated by mobile technology and social media.

Does social media have a negative impact on teenagers?

For instance, social media can expose your teen to cyberbullying, slut shaming, and so much more. And, while there are some benefits to social media, there are a lot of risks as well. Social media can have a negative impact on friendships and is changing the way teens date.

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