What are the Negative Effects of Social Media on Youth? Unveiling the Dark Side
Social media negatively impacts youth through cyberbullying, spread of misinformation, addiction, decline in face-to-face communication, and self-esteem issues. Additionally, it leads to social isolation, polarization, echo chambers, cyberstalking, harassment, loss of privacy, and comparison struggles. These effects can detrimentally affect the mental health and well-being of young individuals. Research has shown a correlation between excessive…