Social Media
What is the purpose of this research paper?
To discuss the effects of social media on a person’s mental health
What is the estimate of people suffering from depression worldwide?
MILLIONS
An uneasy feeling of fear that lingers over the individual
What are the two types of eating disorders discussed in the paper?
anorexia nervosa & bulimia nervosa
What is being advanced year after year?
Social media programs & applications
What are the daily difficulties of someone suffering from depression?
eating, sleeping, communicating, working, and completing daily activities
What can anxiety cause?
restlessness, lots of worrying, tense feelings, and even panic attacks
What is body image?
What is stated in the Robinson article that social media can cause?
feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO
What negative stimuli can social media expose users to?
unwholesome content, cyberbullying, unhealthy social comparisons, and feelings of inferiority
What is the main concern for peoople with anxiety when it comes to social media?
living up to the “perfect” standards of everyone online
How do eating disorders play a role in social media?
It can cause people to change their eating habits, or even starve themselves to try to look like those they view online
What types of photos are unrealistic and fake?
Photoshopped and filtered photos
What can cause the viewer's self esteem to plummet?
Viewing photoshopped photos of "perfect" lives
What does O'day state about people with social anxiety?
They worry they will be negatively evaluated or judged by others
What consequences does Marks discuss?
recurrent cycles of weight loss and regain, chronic stress, exercise avoidance, and depression
What types of features does Stabler say you use when photoshopping to make yourself look better?
whiten teeth, airbrush body parts, and hide imperfections
What is completely unrealistic for people with depression?
To compare yourself to what you see online
Can anxiety limit meaningful relationships?
Yes
How do people with eating disorders feel in their own skin?
Unconfident and insecure