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It’s possible for social media to have a negative effect on your body image. One survey looked at the effects of social ... cyberbullying can target a person’s appearance and lead to poorer ...

The survey also finds there is no clear consensus among teens about the effect that social media has on the lives of ... to not interacting with people in person.” (Girl, age 15) “It provides a fake ...

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Given that social media is still a relatively new form of communication, combined with its now omnipresent use, there is widespread concern about its effects on mental health in youth. Adolescence ...

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