Data & Demographics
Does women have a higher chance to show addiction than men? (Yes or No)
Yes
Individual's ability to act independently, get to choose what you want to do with social media.
Agency
What bill was proposed to regulate online content to address harmful material, protect vulnerable groups, and hold social media platforms accountable but was?
Bill C-63
What percentage of Canadian youths (aged 16-20) are diagnosed with a mood disorder?
49%
The behavioral trait demonstrated when an individual is unable to suppress the immediate urge to check a notification or post an angry retort without pausing to consider the long-term consequences, such as distraction or reputational harm
Impulsivity
What is the average time a Canadian spend on social media everyday? (Hours and Minutes) (plus or minus 20 minutes for points)
2 hours and 20 minutes
What percentage of women aged 18-22 are considered clinical addicted to their phone?
What is the common four-letter acronym for the anxiety associated with not being included in social activities or events?
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
What percentage of residents in British Columbia (BC) rated their mental health as fair or poor? (Plus or Minus 3%)
28%
How many Ontario school boards have initiated lawsuits against social media companies?
14
This perspective views widespread anxiety and loneliness among teens as a dysfunction of the system, undermining peer group stability.
Structural Functionalism
What are some after-effects of social media use on children and teens? (List all 4)
Aggression
Impulsivity
Depression
Anxiety
What percentage of 16-20 year old Canadian youth have been diagnosed with anxiety?
42%
Platform owners profit from features that exploit user attention, causing widespread distress
Conflict Theory (Marxism)
What are some effective strategies to reduce problematic use of phones? (list 2)
Reducing notifications to just essential ones, like phone calls or texts.
Keeping the phone outside the bedroom.
Disabling colour by turning on greyscale mode to deter use.
Keeping the phone face down and out of arm's reach.