Grades, Socialization and Behavior

Social media can be distracting, according to an article on the Psych Central website. Teens who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period had lower grades. In addition, those teens who used Facebook are more likely to display narcissistic behavior, antisocial behavior, mania, aggressive tendencies, anxiety and depression. On a positive note, however, teens on Facebook were better at showing empathy to online friends, and social networking can help provide tools to help teens engage with others. The Dept. of Labour also noted that teens with disabilities can socialize anonymously, which may be beneficial in some cases.

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