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Teens and Social Media

written by Dr. Erin Leonard December 17, 2018
Teens and Social Media

Teens are more susceptible to the negative impact of social media than other age groups because of two developmental vulnerabilities.

Identity Formation

Because of increased independence, a teen is trying to figure out who they are in the world. Naturally, when they are grappling with this issue, they instinctively compare themselves to others, which is a painful activity because there is always someone prettier, faster, or smarter in the world.

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