Orchids and Dandelions
What Metaphor in “Behind Their Screens” Supports regulating social media to protect vulnerable teens?
The “Orchids and Dandelions” metaphor. Where orchids are highly sensitive and thrive in supportive environments.
What mental health trend does Haidt associate with the release of smartphones in 2007?
A significant increase in anxiety and depression among teens.
When was the first Apple Smartphone introduced? (Haidt, p. 32)
2007
How did phone bans in Spanish schools impact younger teens? (Oscar Beneito et al.)
They improved academic performance by reducing distractions.
What specific mental health benefits could result from regulating social media for teens?
Reduced anxiety, depression, and exposure to harmful content.
What Metaphor explains teen’s differing reactions to social media? (Weinstein, p. 22)
Orchids and Dandelions. Orchids need supportive environments while Dandelions thrive in various conditions.
What did Haidt identify as a trend in teen behavior after 2007?
Increased social withdrawal and higher rates of depression.
In Haidt’s Analysis, he says that 2007 marked a cultural shift because…
Of the release of the iPhone, resulting in increased screentime among teens.
In the Spanish Study on phone bans, outcomes varied…
Regionally, showing that context matters.
According to the National Library of Medicine, how can safeguards on social media benefit teens?
Safeguards reduce exposure to harmful content and promote positive interactions.
How does Weinstein define “differential susceptibility” in the context of social media?
Teens vary in how they are affected by social media based on personality traits, mental health, and social environment.
The rate of self-harm for girls tripled from 2010-2020, but who wasn’t affected?
Older women.
What was the most intense period of social media “rewiring” and the period where mental illness increased among minors?
2010-2015
What is the economic impact of banning phones in schools in Spain?
Schools in lower-income regions saw the most significant improvements in test scores.
What potential harm could strict social media restrictions cause, according to Weinstein?
Teens may lose opportunities for self-expression and peer connection.
How does “Behind Their Screens” suggest social media affects decision-making in teens?
Social media platforms often exploit impulsive decision-making by teens, increasing vulnerability to harmful content.
Heavy users of social media are __ more likely to become depressed than non-users?
Three times.
What does Haidt describe as the “Great Rewiring of Childhood”?
The cultural and technological shift in childhood experiences driven by smartphones and social media.
Why might banning phones in schools not be universally effective? (Oscar Beneito et al.)
Regional variations mean some schools rely on phones for learning and collaboration.
What risk do critics see in governments imposing one-size-fits-all regulations on social media?
Regulations may not account for individual differences in maturity and resilience among teens.
What risk does Weinstein associate with overregulation of social media for teens?
Stripping more resilient teens, “dandelions,” from the positive affects of social media.
What is Reason 1 that social media affects girls more?
Girls are more sensitive to visual comparisons, especially criticism.
What are the 2 components of “The Great Rewiring”?
Overprotecting children/teens in the real world, and under protecting them in the digital world.
What Spanish regions were studied for mobile phone ban effects?
Galicia and CLM.
How can strict regulation lead to black-market tech use among teens?
Teens may find workarounds to access restricted apps, undermining regulation efforts.