Unplugged: : Why Some Teens Are Cutting Back on Social Media
"Many youth report benefits from reducing their technology use. Feeling overwhelmed is a common factor, often due to feeling the need to constantly check social media for any updates and attend to constant notifications. Mental health is another major concern. Research shows that teens have found that heavy social media use is a cause of their anxiety, comparison stress, disrupted sleep, school work, and self-esteem issues. Some teens are learning to turn off notifications, delete apps, or temporarily take breaks to ease anxiety and other disruptions in their lives"-- Provided by publisher.