A new study found higher use of social media is associated with poorer well-being and Gen Z – who reports the most negative impact from social media – uses it the most.
Gen Z teens, adults report highest negative impact from social media, non-profits working to change that
"A lot of it is finding people that have common interests as you, connecting with different people that you would never meet in real life," Bettow said. People across generations report more positive than negative impacts of social media, but when it comes to Gen Zers, 27% report a negative impact, which is more than any other generation.
"I feel a little bit better, started reading more," Borggreve said, adding that he was too unproductive with the apps on his phone. "It is a trap. It’s very easy to get caught up in it, and I have especially, looking at myself and comparing myself to other people, it’s not fun."The study found most of the negativity revolves around fear of missing out, body image and self-confidence.
Juliet Kuehnle, a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Charlotte, North Carolina, said telling Gen Zers to cut back on the social media doesn't go over well because it's all they have known.
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