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John271095 t1_j0gi4k9 wrote

How much of social media do you believe has affected people negatively as in increase of depression?

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UniversityofBath OP t1_j0gkvwc wrote

The picture here is very interesting and researcher Amy Orben has done some fab work in this area: https://www.amyorben.com

It depends on how we use social media. If we use it to compare ourselves negatively to others and to isolate ourselves then it's unhelpful. If we seek out accounts which are affirming and social links which help us feel connected then it can be helpful.

We need to be careful though, I think, as some dilemmas which occur online e.g. sharing personal photos with wide groups of people, can have devastating effects on young people

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