Petition updateProtect youth mental health; lower usage/monitor social mediaWhy Young brains are especially vulnerable to social media
Monica MynsbergeUnited States
Jul 11, 2024

https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2022/social-media-children-teens 

This is an excellent article to check out!

Highlights

Between 10-12, brain changes make compliments/positive more satisfying
Preteens extra sensitive due to reward due to oxytocin & dopamine increase
Adults more able to regulate emotion & have better sense of self than teens
Online feedback more permanent (you don’t see likes/dislikes/feedback on every day in-person conversations like you do online)

 

 

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