The document discusses social media addiction in Generation Z. Extensive research has shown that excessive social media use contributes to mental health issues in teens like depression and impacts their self-image. A study found that 59% of US teens have experienced cyberbullying online. While social media allows for global connections, its popularity and accessibility have increased addiction for many youth. Potential solutions proposed include workshops in schools to increase awareness of risks.

1. Social
media
addiction
in Gen Z
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2. What is social
media addiction?

3. Disadvantages of social media on Gen Z
Mental illnesses
Extensive research focuses on the problematic use of social media by teenagers and children,
which unveils that it contributes to mental distress, impairments in self-representation and self-
perception, as well as self-harm in youth (Abi-Jaoude et al., 2020).

4. Cyberbullying
A study from Pew Research Center recently found that 59% of US
teens have been bullied or harassed online. (Atske, 2020)
Disadvantages of social media on Gen Z

5. Causes and effects of social media on Gen Z
Cause: Popularity and accessibility
of social media platforms.
Effect: High amount of usage that
increase the amount of addiction.

6. Potential solution
Schools and educational
institutions conducting
workshops that highlight the
risks of social media
addiction and spread
awareness.

7. ● Promoting youth
communicational freedom and
creativity.
● New opportunities for young
individuals who experience
shyness.
● Global connections and
communication.
Opposing views on this problem

8. References
Abi-Jaoude, E., Naylor, K. T., & Pignatiello, A. (2020). Smartphones,
social media use, and youth mental health. Canadian Medical
Association Journal, 192(6), 136-141.
Atske, S. (2020, August 14). A majority of teens have experienced
some form of cyberbullying. Pew Research Center: Internet, Science
& Tech. Retrieved November 25, 2022, from
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/09/27/a-majority-of-
teens-have-experiencedsome-form-of-cyberbullying/
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