A majority said it connects them with friends, helps them find community and exposes them to positive messages about racial and sexual identity.
While the majority said they like social media in general, there were significant differences between platforms and features. YouTube and message apps like WhatsApp had far more positive effects than TikTok and Instagram, for example. And while features such as location sharing and appearance filters had negative impacts, video sharing and private messaging were overwhelmingly positive or neutral.
But also on social media, she found a hotline for eating disorders that helped her develop healthier eating habits. And she found countless messages about positive body image and identity that she credits with improving her self-esteem. Not all girls in the Common Sense Media survey had a positive opinion of social media. Some who were already struggling with depression or anxiety said social media sometimes makes them feel worse about themselves, although the results were mixed. Many girls, both those who were experiencing depression and those who weren’t, said that quitting social media wouldn’t make any difference or would even have a harmful effect overall.
Legislators have responded with a slew of bills aimed at holding social media companies accountable for their impact on young people’s mental health. But he also mentioned some positive impacts, especially for young people who feel marginalized due to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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