Negatives of Social Media
Fill in the blank:
73% of teenagers have said they experienced _____ on a social media platform.
Cyberbullying
What is the main reason teenagers use social media?
To stay connected, make new friends, bond with people who have the same interests, etc.
How many people are on social media?
4.76 billion people, around the world (Jan. 2023).
In what country is TikTok banned?
India
What is a digital footprint? Why is it important?
A digital footprint is a person's reputation online.
It's important because it can impact job opportunities or even college admissions.
What percentage of social media is used for educational purposed (like informational)?
around 50%-59%
What is the most popular social media platform?
Facebook.
What percent of TikTok users are 16-24?
60%
What percent of photos posted to social media are photoshopped/edited?
around 81%
What percentage of parents think social media is a useful tool?
around 65%
What social media had the most cyberbullying?
Instagram.
What was the first photo of on Instagram?
A dog.
How many times a day does the average person open social media?
approximately 352 times a day
What percentage of teenagers have a friend they met online?
64%
Most downloaded social media app?
TikTok
8%
What are some things that teenagers may see, suffer from, or fall victim to, because of social media?
Cyberbullying, identity theft, offensive images, depression, anxiety, older individuals, scams, body image issues, etc.
Which country has the most social media users?
China
How often is a new social media account created?
Every 6.4 seconds.
What generation (or age group) uses Instagram the most?
millennials