Multiple Choice
What is the average amount of social media accounts that teenagers use?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5+
D. 5+
True or False: Social media usage for teenagers has remained the same pre and post covid.
False → 63% say they use it more.
Oversharing
Sharing too much of your feelings on social media, which might later lead to discomfort for you or others
What are some ways that social media can benefit small businesses?
Various answers → build online presence, expand customer base, make sales, interact with customers, advertise products, etc
What aspects of your daily life can heavy social media use interfere with?
A. Sleep
B. Hobbies
C. Homework
D. Family activities
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Which social media platform is the most popular amongst teenagers as of 2022?
A. YouTube
B. Tik Tok
C. Instagram
D. Snapchat
A. YouTube
True or False: Almost half of people who have gotten cosmetic surgery did so because of social media.
True → identified influence of the Kardashians in particular
Media Balance
Balancing your use of social media with activities that don’t involve it (playing outside, reading a book, enjoying a hobby, etc.)
What is an example of how you can learn about current events through social media?
Various answers → news outlets, live videos, posts by celebrities about new shows/movies/songs, podcasts, learn about situations across the world (ex: Ukraine)
True or False: as long as your accounts are private, nobody else can ever see your posts.
False → your posts can be screenshotted, circulated, or shared/posted by other people
On average, ____ percent of U.S. teens ages 13 to 21 use filters on social media posts.
A. 63%
B. 76%
C. 87%
D. 93%
C. 87%
True or False: The amount of teens that report using social media “almost constantly” has doubled in the last decade.
True → 46% as of 2022
We all know what memes are, but how do you actually define it?
An image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations
What is the most common reason that teenagers identify for using social media?
A. Sending or receiving messages
B. Looking for information about celebrities, music, or movies/TV shows
C. Watching funny videos online
D. Getting information about current events
B. Looking for information about celebrities, music, or movies/TV shows
True or False: college admissions committees and hiring managers only look at LinkedIn profiles to inform their decision to accept/hire you.
False → they can look at any of your social media accounts that are public
What is the average amount of time a teenager spends on social media per day?
A. 5 or fewer hours per day
B. 6 hours per day
C. 7 hours per day
D. 8 or more hours per day
D. 8 or more hours per day
True or False: Besides Instagram’s own account, Selena Gomez has the most followers on Instagram.
False → Cristiano Ronaldo has 561 million, versus 399 million for Selena Gomez
Doom Scrolling
The habit of spending excessive amounts of time seeking out and scrolling through negative information online.
How has social media positively impacted you academically?
Various answers → familiarity with technology, answers online, e-books, YouTube videos, Zoom, online notes, etc
True or False: Excessive contact over social media improves social skills and makes in-person interactions better.
False → can lead to anxiety or discomfort during face-to-face contact
What age experiences the most cyberbullying?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17
B. 15
True or False: Heavy multitaskers—people who use multiple screens at once, especially heavy users of social media—have more difficulty with concentration and memory.
True
Red Flag Feeling
Feelings of anxiousness, sadness, or worry due to seeing others post fun and interesting things.
What percentage of teens identify social media as making them feel more connected to others?
A. 70-74%
B. 75-79%
C. 80-84%
D. 85-89%
C. 80-84%
Social media exposure can cause a decrease in self-esteem. Which group’s self-esteem is affected the most?
A. 10-14 year old girls
B. 10-14 year old boys
C. 15-18 year old girls
D. 15-18 year old boys
A. 10-14 year old girls