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The Misinterpretation of Research on Social Media's Impact on Well-Being
26:02 - 29:51 (03:49)
Research on social media's impact on well-being is often misinterpreted, with the media reporting correlations as much smaller than they actually are. This can lead to misconceptions about the impact of social media use on mental health.
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The increase in self-harm and suicide hospitalizations provide non self-report data that supports Gene Twenge's book, iGen on the negative effects of social media on young people's mental health.
26:02 - 28:15 (02:13)
Mental Health
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The increase in self-harm and suicide hospitalizations provide non self-report data that supports Gene Twenge's book, iGen on the negative effects of social media on young people's mental health.
ChapterThe Misinterpretation of Research on Social Media's Impact on Well-Being
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The media often reports that the association between social media and well-being for girls is tiny, but studies have shown that the actual correlation is much larger.
28:15 - 29:51 (01:36)
social media
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The media often reports that the association between social media and well-being for girls is tiny, but studies have shown that the actual correlation is much larger. Social media use among girls has been linked to negative effects such as a decrease in self-esteem, lack of sleep, and increased risk of depression.