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Feeling tired or unfocused? Sleep and productivity most affected by social media use
The cost of constant social media consumption falls directly on habits fundamental to the development of adolescents and young people. PHOTO: Ge...
TL;DR
- Nearly half of US teens (45%) perceive social media use as detrimental to their sleep.
- 40% of teens report that social media negatively affects their overall productivity, and 22% say it harms their grades.
- 19% of respondents experience negative impacts on their mental health from social media, while 10% find positive effects.
- 30% of adolescents believe social media benefits their friendships, compared to 7% who see it as detrimental.
- 19% feel social media strengthens their personal confidence, outweighing the 15% who report a decline.