Rețelele sociale cresc riscul de anxietate la adolescenți

A Canadian study reveals that extensive social media use among adolescents, particularly girls, is linked to increased anxiety and depression. The research, published in the Journal of Adolescence, analyzed data from thousands of teens over two school years. Findings indicate that even an additional hour of daily social media use raises the likelihood of moderate to severe depression by 15% and anxiety by 12-13%. The study highlights that girls may be more affected due to their usage patterns and the impact on body image. The results support the need for public policy changes, including the proposed 'Safe Social Media Act' in Canada, aimed at reducing social media use among those under 16. Future research should consider the specific applications used and the nature of their engagement with social media.