Social Studies is a five-part documentary series about the impact of social media on today's teens — told entirely from their perspective.
Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield convinced a bunch of teenagers to give her full access to their phones, where she saw social media’s impact on young minds in real time.Social Studies is a five-part documentary series about the impact of social media on today's teens — told entirely from their perspective.
"The wisdom of their observations, and their vulnerability in showing how it affects them is really what makes the series special," said Greenfield. Being a teenager has always involved seeking acceptance from peers, says Greenfield, but this desire is amplified by social media, where being popular can now mean going viral and being known by millions of people.
"The sense of self is very raw. Adolescence is known as a time when you start to build your identity. You're trying on different people, you're mimicking different people." Brandys Evans is a registered clinical counsellor and owner of Boomerang Counselling Centre based in North Vancouver. She said if she were to ask her daughter if she'd like to spend more time with her friends instead of being on her phone, her daughter would reply, "Yeah, but I'm not giving up my phone."Alison Bell is a registered clinical counselor and clinical director of Alison Bell & Associates Counselling Group based in Surrey, B.C. Kids shouldn't be expected to regulate their own social media use, says Greenfield.
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