College students are continuing to be affected by social media

Question

Too much time on social media cuts time from studying and engaging in social activities, but social media is also students main source of communication.

Answer 1

This claim is true.

As young adults spend increasingly more time online, the effects of social media are undeniable. While social media can help individuals maintain a feeling of connectedness and aid in communication, it can also be extremely distracting. Not to mention, it can negatively affect mental health and body image. It also provides a platform for bullying and hate speech and may promote unrealistic expectations. These effects are particularly concerning among impressionable young people, including college students. While disconnecting from social media is difficult, it can prove to be helpful in improving mental health and avoiding distraction.  Therefore, many college students would likely benefit from a break from social media, despite the fact that communication may become more challenging.

https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/just-how-harmful-social-media-our-experts-weigh

Answer 2

Social media continues to significantly impact college students, with both negative and positive effects. Research has shown that excessive use can contribute to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. As one study from the University of North Carolina notes, “students who increased their social media usage by an hour 18 months into the pandemic were much more likely to experience anxiety and depression” (UNC College News). Social media can also disrupt sleep patterns, adding to stress, as highlighted by the Capital University article: “Students who spend more time on social media often experience poor sleep quality, which can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression” (Capital University). 

On the other hand, social media helps students stay connected, providing access to peers and educational resources. As one student puts it, “Social media offers a sense of connection, especially when we can meet face-to-face”. (University Star).

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Answer 3

This claim is true. Individuals are continuing to be affected by the use of social media even when being college age. A study done by UNC college of arts and science  examples the increased use of social media is a cause of worsening mental health among college students. Such as anxiety and depression. Researchers led by Jane Cooley Fruitharith used survey data from first year college students at a large public university collected data before the pandemic. The data shows increased social media usage and mental health symptoms. The findings were that when the pandemic started they did not have a large effect on students' mental health. But about 10 months in when campus has reopened increases in social media show a negative effect on mental health

https://college.unc.edu/2024/07/social-media-mental-health/ 

Another study done by the National library of medicine suggests that the context matters: when students returned to in person campus life social media's negative associations became stronger. It might be the shift from isolation to in-person connection. Social isolation appears to be a key moderating factor when students already isolated are at risk. It might be useful for students to limit their social media interactions. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11923176/ 

Social media is a viable way for college students to communicate and get involved but it can also be very harmful to young adults' health. 

Answer 4

Yes, this is in fact extremely due within students. As you can see throughout the article posted, various fact checking was done within such as quotes from, Dr. Mary Jean Amon of the School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training at the University of Central Florida and Dr. Mai-Ly Nguyen Steers, assistant professor at Duquesne's School of Nursing. Furthermore, as you dive deeper into these various claims, you can notice a trend not specifically with studying and social activities, but with bullying as well. The CDC posted a study from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2023, stating that Frequent Social Media Use and Experiences with Bullying Victimization, Persistent Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness, and Suicide Risk Among High School Students. As we can see here, from a government source, they too have findings of a direct connection with social media and out of control issues among users, as this plays a direct correlation to cutting time from studying and engaging in social activities. 

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/su/su7304a3.htm

Answer 5

This is right because research supports that excessive social media use can interfere with academic focus and real world socialization, even though it remains an essential communication tool for students. According to the PMC Psychology study, moderate social media use can actually improve well being and academic performance by fostering social connections and emotional support. However, when usage becomes excessive or addictive, it leads to poorer mental health, increased stress and lower academic engagement (PMC). This shows that while social media helps students stay connected, overuse disrupts healthy study habits and face to face relationships.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10772351/

Answer 6

This claim is true; it has both positive and negative effects for college students. This includes their academic and social life while in college. Expanding more on this claim, there are many pros and cons stated in an article from Concordia University Nebraska. Pros include staying connected to people from their home, keeping students updated on what’s happening on their campus and in their city as well, and especially helping them create more connections for future employment. With pros, there are cons such as academic dishonesty with cheating, causing students to have the fear of missing out because of someone else posting on social media, and just really distracting overall. This claim is very true, to the point where my fact-checking research led to me finding more reasons as to why social media is bad for college students.

https://www.cune.edu/news/pros-and-cons-using-social-media-college-student

Answer 7

The claim that college students are continuing to be affected by social media is true as research shows that social media usage among collage students can negatively affect aspects of their mental health, although the effects vary substantially depending on how and why the platforms are used. According to a Forbes article titled "social media continues to affect the health of college students", it reports that excessive or problematic social media use among collage students is frequently linked with poorer mental health effects such as anxiety and low self esteem that could lead to depression and affect academic performance. https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/12/12/social-media-continues-to-affect-the-health-of-college-students/?sh=14cc402a7d7c Another article from capital university further explains that while social media offers college students valuable benefits it also poses risks including feelings of inadequacy due to comparison, cyberbullying, sleep disruption and addictive time use.The author suggests ways to mitigate the effects such as setting screen time limits and practicing mindfulness.https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/college-readiness-resource-hub/mental-health-hub/the-impact-of-social-media-on-mental-health-in-students/. Potential bias/ interests, Forbes is a mainstream business and news outlet that focuses on technology innovation and social trends. The article may emphasize the negative impacts of social media to attract engagement and attention from readers. As for the article by capital university, the source is from a university mental health resource hub, aimed at educating students about wellness.The author is a licensed counselor so this view prioritizes mental health and well being. The articles support this claims as they explain that platforms like instagram and tiktok contribute to unhealthy social comparisons and distractions from academics and social engagement. However both articles also acknowledge that social media still has its benefits amongst students and the article by capital university points out that social media can provide emotional support, community and creative expression which can improve mental health. In summary the claim is true as the evidence shows that many students experience negative outcomes from social media even though the use of social media can also be postive.There was no way to contact the source of the claims.

sources

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/12/12/social-media-continues-to-affect-the-health-of-college-students/?sh=14cc402a7d7c

https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/college-readiness-resource-hub/mental-health-hub/the-impact-of-social-media-on-mental-health-in-students/

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