{"id":31143,"date":"2024-08-15T06:29:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T06:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/respond-to-2-discussion-post-from-week-4-qbout-the-effects-of-social-media-on-adolescents\/"},"modified":"2024-08-15T06:29:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T06:29:14","slug":"respond-to-2-discussion-post-from-week-4-qbout-the-effects-of-social-media-on-adolescents","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/respond-to-2-discussion-post-from-week-4-qbout-the-effects-of-social-media-on-adolescents\/","title":{"rendered":"Respond To 2 Discussion Post from week 4 qbout the effects of social media on adolescents."},"content":{"rendered":"

(Natalie) discussion post 1<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. What do you think is the most
    \n significant factor of social media on adolescents?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I think the
    \nmost significant factor that affects adolescents on social media is the
    \nviolence that they can see in movies, tv shows, video games, or any of the many
    \nsocial media platforms. Broderick and Blewitt write, \u201cViolent video game
    \nexposure is consistently related to aggressive behavior, aggressive thoughts,
    \naggressive feelings, reductions in empathy, and decline in prosocial behavior.\u201d
    \n(Broderick & Blewitt, 2020, p. 406) This is something I have unfortunately
    \nseen in my classroom with my first graders. I have had instances where a
    \nstudent has said something violent to another child. After discussing this with
    \nthe parents and the student, I learned that the violent thing that was said
    \ncame from a video game or a YouTube video the children were watching or
    \nplaying. I have had students that have lost relationships with peers because of
    \nthe violent words or behaviors they have shared in which they learned in a
    \nvideo game or YouTube video. From my experience, these children are not bad
    \nchildren or violent children, however they are watching videos or playing games
    \nthat are not appropriate for their age level and they do not understand the
    \nseverity of what they are saying or doing. <\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. How does the prevalence of media
      \n in our culture affect adolescents\/young adults ability to sustain
      \n attention?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Broderick and
      \nBlewitt write, \u201cParents reported higher levels of attention problems,
      \noppositional behavior, and depressive symptoms in their high-media-use
      \nchildren.\u201d (Broderick & Blewitt, 2020, p.405) This makes sense, when
      \nadolescents are spending hours on end looking at a screen it is going to affect
      \nhow they are able to sustain attention while not on a screen or engaging with
      \nmedia. This is something I have also seen as a teacher. I notice that my
      \nstudents are more drawn to the ipad than to paper and pencil work. They are
      \nable to sustain more attention to their ipad than to a book. To help this, I
      \ntry to reduce the use of media in my classroom during quiet times and free
      \ntime. It\u2019s difficult because electronics in the classroom can be really
      \nbeneficial, however I don\u2019t want my students to rely on it or feel gravitated
      \ntowards it. <\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. What advice would you give
        \n parents who are concerned about their adolescent\u2019s media use?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        I would
        \nadvise parents to keep a close eye on what their children are doing on social
        \nmedia or online. I would recommend monitoring their online use so they know
        \nwhat it is their children are doing online. The text said that 71% of children
        \nbetween the ages of 3rd and 12th graders have a TV in their bedroom. (Broderick
        \n& Blewitt 2020). I would recommend that parents keep TVs, computers, and
        \ni-Pads out of the child\u2019s bedrooms so they can monitor what their children are
        \ndoing. The internet can be a scary place for children, even if they are not
        \nlooking for something violent or inappropriate it can easily come up. I would
        \nalso advise parents to pay attention to how much time a day their child is
        \nusing the media. Too much media use can lead to many different health risks.
        \nSome of these include sleep problems, depression, and underachievement. It is
        \nimportant that parents are aware of these effects and the statistics of media
        \nuse. <\/span><\/p>\n

        4. Identify
        \none action step that you could take to improve the lives of adolescents (those
        \nyou know). <\/span><\/p>\n

        Something I
        \ncan do to improve the lives of adolescents regarding media is making the
        \nparents aware of how the media can affect their child\u2019s development. I work
        \nwith young children who may not understand how the choices they make will
        \naffect them. It is my job, and their parents’ job to protect them from the ways
        \nmedia use can hurt them. I could also help parents understand how they can use
        \nthe media in a safe way for their young children. I think this is something
        \nthat needs to come from the school as a whole. There can be different
        \ndiscussions that happen with administration, teachers and parents about how we
        \ncan protect our children from the harms of social media. <\/span><\/p>\n

        C., Broderick
        \nPatricia; Blewitt Pamela. Life Span, The: Human Development for Helping
        \nProfessionals. Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.<\/span><\/p>\n

         <\/span><\/p>\n

         <\/span><\/p>\n

        (Anna)
        \ndiscussion post 2<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. What do you think is the most
          \n significant factor of social media on adolescents?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The most
          \nsignificant factor of social media on adolescents is its impact on mental
          \nhealth, particularly in terms of self-esteem and body image. Social media
          \nplatforms often create environments where adolescents are exposed to idealized
          \nversions of reality, leading to unrealistic expectations about appearance,
          \nsuccess, and happiness. Depression, anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness can
          \nresult from this continual comparison. Furthermore, these problems might be
          \nmade worse by the demand for social validation from likes and comments, which
          \nincreases the susceptibility of teenagers to mood and mental health disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

          2. How does
          \nthe prevalence of media in our culture affect adolescents\/young adults ability
          \nto sustain attention?<\/span><\/p>\n

          The
          \nwidespread presence of media in our culture has contributed to a decrease in
          \nadolescents’ and young adults’ ability to maintain attention. The endless
          \nstream of information, notifications, and the fast pace of social media can
          \nlead to shorter attention spans. This is known as “continuous partial
          \nattention,” where people are constantly searching for new information but
          \nrarely engage deeply with any single task (Stone, 2009). This can negatively
          \nimpact academic performance, the ability to focus on long-term goals, and the
          \ncapacity for deep, reflective thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

          3. What
          \nadvice would you give parents who are concerned about their adolescent\u2019s media
          \nuse?<\/span><\/p>\n

          For parents
          \nworried about their adolescent’s media use, setting boundaries and talking
          \nopenly is important. Encourage a balanced approach by limiting screen time and
          \npromoting activities like sports, hobbies, or family time (U.S. Department of
          \nHealth and Human Services, 2021, p. 18).  It’s also helpful to set a good
          \nexample with your own media habits and talk about what your teen is watching
          \nonline, helping them think critically about it. Having open discussions about
          \nthe pros and cons of social media can help teens make smarter choices about how
          \nthey use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

          4. Identify
          \none action step that you could take to improve the lives of adolescents (those
          \nyou know). <\/span><\/p>\n

          One action
          \nstep, that I learned from my best friend who is a first-grade teacher, is media
          \nliteracy education. To positively impact adolescents, promoting media literacy
          \neducation is a key step. By teaching them how to critically evaluate media
          \ncontent, they can better distinguish between positive and negative influences,
          \nunderstand the effects of social media on their mental health, and use
          \ntechnology in ways that support their overall well-being. This can be
          \nfacilitated through school initiatives, workshops, or informal discussions that
          \nencourage them to reflect on their media usage and the messages they are
          \nexposed to. <\/span><\/p>\n

          Stone, L.
          \n(2009, November 30). Beyond simple multi-tasking: Continuous partial
          \nattention<\/i>. Linda Stone. https:\/\/lindastone.net\/2009\/11\/30\/beyond-simple-multi-tasking-continuous-partial-attention\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

          U.S.
          \nDepartment of Health and Human Services. (2021). Social media and youth
          \nmental health: A review of the evidence<\/i>.           https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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