Social Media Usage Statistics
Population most affected by social media
What is children and adolescents?
an aggressive, intentional act carried out by a group or an individual repeatedly and over time via electronic communication against a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself
What is cyberbullying?
FOMO acronym
Fear of Missing Out
Parents underestimate the extent of cyberbullying (T/F)
This are helpful in taking breaks from social media and engaging with the world more
The first form of social media used
What is email?
The addictive reward system that tiktok and other social medias stimulate.
What is dopamine?
This online platform, meant to foster joy and connection, has been found to contribute to sadness in adolescents due to social comparison and feelings of jealousy.
What is social media?
Children mimic their parents social media habits (T/F)
What is true?
Benefits of social media
What are enhanced communication, increased access to information, support and community building?
The average amount of minutes used on social media each day
What is 151 minutes?
The three main risks of social media
Used for measuring popularity and affects self-esteem
What are likes?
Methods parents can use to prevent cyberbullying
What are content filters, parental control apps, and monitoring tools?
Reminders of when it is time to take a break
What is a screen time limit?
The number of people using social media including adolescents in November of 2023
What is 4.59 billion?
Cognitive deficits seen from negative social media use
What are attention deficits, multitasking deficits, impulsivity, memory problems, anxiety, and depression?
What are body dissatisfaction, eating disorder symptoms, anxiety, and depression?
This helps detect cyber risks
What is strong parent/child communication?
An effective weightloss tool
What are "exergames"?
The decade where early forms of social media came about
What is the 1970s?
Parents and educators can set up _____ and model healthy social media habits encouraged by balanced screen time.
What are "tech-free zones"?
Form of gameplay that can strengthen family connections, make games safer, & help children gain developmental benefits from play
What is co-play with caregivers?