Social Media Affects Girls , Earlier Than Boys, Study Says.<br />'The Guardian' reports that a new study suggests the pitfalls of social media could affect girls at an earlier age than boys.<br />Psychologists say girls who spent <br />more time on social media between <br />the ages of 11 to 13 became less happy <br />with their lives one year later.<br />This trend occurs in boys as well, but <br />most often between the ages of 14 to 15.<br />This trend occurs in boys as well, but <br />most often between the ages of 14 to 15.<br />We find there are certain <br />ages, which differ between <br />the sexes, when social media <br />more substantially predicts <br />life satisfaction. , Dr. Amy Orben, first author on study at <br />University of Cambridge, via 'The Guardian'.<br />We find there are certain <br />ages, which differ between <br />the sexes, when social media <br />more substantially predicts <br />life satisfaction. , Dr. Amy Orben, first author on study at <br />University of Cambridge, via 'The Guardian'.<br />Per the charity Young Minds, the amount of children between 5 and 16 years old with suspected mental health issues rose by 50% from 2017 to 2021.<br />In all, the study doesn't offer complete <br />proof that social media, in general, <br />is harmful to well-being.<br />but rather, "windows of vulnerability" that open for boys and girls at certain ages.<br />but rather, "windows of vulnerability" that open for boys and girls at certain ages.<br />Experts say there is more research <br />to be done in understanding the effect <br />of social media on young minds.<br />Experts say there is more research <br />to be done in understanding the effect <br />of social media on young minds.<br />To advance the science, and importantly to make changes to improve young people’s wellbeing, , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.<br />... we need more detailed, nuanced data about people’s online experiences. , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.<br />... we need more detailed, nuanced data about people’s online experiences. , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.<br />It is this kind of information, including that held by <br />social media companies, , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'.<br />... that will help us better understand any causal processes, for better or <br />worse, that are at play. , Yvonne Kelly, professor of epidemiology at UCL, via 'The Guardian'
