Social Media and Screen time.

Which three negative effects has been linked with excessive use of digital screens?

• Negative impacts on face-to-face relationships.

• Bad Diet.

• Violence & Anger Issues.

• Sleep Issues.

• Brain tumors.

Answer explanation

Possible side effects of excessive screen time are;

Bad diet, Excessive body fat storage, Lack of sleep, Anxiety, Decreased quality of sleep, Negative self-esteem, Various classroom issues, Negative impacts on face to face relationships, Negative psychosocial health, and Eye strain.

What are two reasons it is difficult to manage our social media screen time?

• We love the gossip.

• Our brains release a chemical that makes us have positive associations to social media.

• It fulfils my need for drama.

• It's a hobby.

• We are hard-wired to want to find social connection.

Answer explanation

Two explanations given by researchers in this field attribute our apparent need for social media is the dopamine our brain releases, as well as our inherent need for connection with other human beings.

The average time spent on social media is _________ more than _________.

• 22.5%

• the recommended amount

• 12.5%

• the time we spend on other hobbies

• 25%

Answer explanation

The average time spent on social media is 22.5% more than the recommended amount.

True or false. The Australian Government recommends only 2hrs and 27mins of recreational screen time.​

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The Australian Government recommends no more than 2hrs of recreational screen time.

What social media platform do you spend the most time on? Why?

Answer explanation

Remember to be aware of where you are spending your time.

What are the 3 steps to a healthy use of your social media screen time.

• -Eat healthier.

  -Use a blue light filter.

  -Delete your favourite social media platforms.

• BE AWARE,

  MANAGE,

  CREATE.

• -Get rid of your devices.

  -Only read books.

  -Move to a location without internet.

Answer explanation

-Be AWARE of recommendations and how you use social media.

-Put in limitations or guidelines to help you MANAGE your usage.

-CREATE real-life connections, hobbies, and habits.

Why do you think it's important how much screen-time you use on your social media?

... is the amount of time a user spends looking at a digital screen.

(a)  

How much screen-free time should you have in your day?

• 2hrs

• 5-7hrs

• 5-8hrs

• 8-10hrs

Answer explanation

Some studies recommend 8-10hrs of screen-free time everyday.

(Pardhan et al., 2022)

There are ​________ ​ _______________ in the world today.

• 4.8 billion

• social media users

• 4.8 million

• internet users