Effects of Social Media on Teenagers

According to the text, how many hours a day does the average U.S. teenager spend on digital devices?

• Almost 5 hours

• Almost 7 hours

• Almost 9 hours

• Almost 11 hours

What is one negative effect of social media mentioned in the text?

• Improved academic performance

• Increased feelings of depression and isolation

• Enhanced physical health

• Better time management

What is one positive effect of social media according to the text?

• It helps people avoid social interactions

• It can boost self-esteem through peer feedback

• It reduces the need for face-to-face communication

• It decreases the amount of time spent on digital devices

How many online friends does the average teen have, as mentioned in the text?

• About 100

• About 200

• About 300

• About 400

What did the 2015 study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University find about teens' behavior on Instagram?

• Teens were less likely than adults to remove posts

• Teens were more likely than adults to remove posts within 12 hours of posting

• Teens posted more frequently than adults

• Teens spent less time on Instagram than adults

According to the researchers, why do teens present idealized versions of themselves online?

• To show their true selves

• To make others believe their lives are perfect

• To share their daily struggles

• To connect with family members

What effect can social media have on teens' perceptions of their peers, according to Nesi?

• It can make them feel more connected

• It can help them find new friends

• It can form distorted perceptions of their peers

• It can improve their self-esteem

What did Nesi and Prinstein find about teens who used social media and experienced symptoms of depression?

• They were more likely to be popular

• They were less likely to compare themselves to others

• They were more likely to be unpopular

• They had more real-life friends

What is one reason why unpopular teens may get less positive feedback on their posts?

• They have more real-life friends

• They post more positive things

• They have fewer real-life friends

• They spend less time on social media

What did Alice Marwick and danah boyd find about teens' use of social media?

• Teens no longer know how to communicate in person

• Teens spend less time socializing online

• Teens use social media to fill the gap of not meeting in person

• Teens prefer to meet up in person rather than online