Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.
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Depression Among Tween Girls Deepens as Social Media Use Spikes
Preteen girls’ rates of depression are skyrocketing as social media use spikes, according to the most in-depth U.S. survey intended to examine the challenges facing girls in grades five through 12.
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When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list.
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Researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear of missing out.
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