Study

Social Media Effects

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  • Social media impact on body image and self esteem is more than 60% negative for adolescents. (True or false)?
    True! 71% say negative, 28% say positive, and 1% say both.
  • My friends posted embarrassing photos of me partying a little too hard, but it won't affect me because I didn't post it.
    False! Just because you didn't post it, doesn't mean your friend didn't tag you in the photo and it can still show up in a search engine when you are googled.
  • When you delete a photo from Social Media it’s gone forever?
    Probably true, but not if someone has downloaded it and the re-uploads it.
  • Study reveals that social media leads to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image, and loneliness. (True or false)
    True.
  • Who is more likely to post a hurtful picture or video on social media? (males or females)?
    Males are more likely to post a hurtful picture or video.
  • When looking for a job or applying for college, I should deactivate or cancel all my social media accounts? (True or false)
    False! When employers google you, and can find nothing, they can become leary as to why they cannot find you online.
  • Girls bully online more than boys?
    FACT: according to that same study girls are slightly more likely to bully online,
  • Social media use can help me get into college or land my first job?
    True! If you are posting positive things this can help!
  • Is is best for me to have all of my security settings set to "private" on my social media accounts. (True or false)?
    True!
  • What I post on social media can affect my college acceptance?
    True!
  • Employers cannot judge me or hold against me anything I post on my personal social media?
    FALSE!