Social Media Affects Girls Earlier Than Boys, Study Says
Social Media Affects Girls Earlier Than Boys, Study Says
Social Media Affects Girls , Earlier Than Boys, Study Says.
'The Guardian' reports that a new study suggests the pitfalls of social media could affect girls at an earlier age than boys.
Psychologists say girls who spent more time on social media between the ages of 11 to 13 became less happy with their lives one year later.
This trend occurs in boys as well, but most often between the ages of 14 to 15.
This trend occurs in boys as well, but most often between the ages of 14 to 15.
We find there are certain ages, which differ between the sexes, when social media more substantially predicts life satisfaction.
, Dr. Amy Orben, first author on study at University of Cambridge, via 'The Guardian'.
We find there are certain ages, which differ between the sexes, when social media more substantially predicts life satisfaction.
, Dr. Amy Orben, first author on study at University of Cambridge, via 'The Guardian'.
Per the charity Young Minds, the amount of children between 5 and 16 years old with suspected mental health issues rose by 50% from 2017 to 2021.
In all, the study doesn't offer complete proof that social media, in general, is harmful to well-being.
But rather, "windows of vulnerability" that open for boys and girls at certain ages.
But rather, "windows of vulnerability" that open for boys and girls at certain ages.
Experts say there is more research to be done in understanding the effect of social media on young minds.
Experts say there is more research to be done in understanding the effect of social media on young minds.
To advance the science, and importantly to make changes to improve young people’s wellbeing, , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.
... we need more detailed, nuanced data about people’s online experiences.
, Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.
... we need more detailed, nuanced data about people’s online experiences.
, Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.
It is this kind of information, including that held by social media companies, , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.
... that will help us better understand any causal processes, for better or worse, that are at play.
, Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'