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<br /> that exposure to this online content is associated with lower self-image and distorted body
<br /> perceptions among young people. This exposure creates strong risk factors for eating disorders,
<br /> unhealthy weight-management behaviors, and depression ". As with other impacts of online
<br /> platforms, evidence indicates that these body image issues are particularly prevalent in LGBTQ+
<br /> youth. Leaving these youth more predisposed to eating disorders, depression, bullying, substance
<br /> abuse and other mental health harms.
<br /> Potentially Beneficial Effects of Social Media Use. It is important to acknowledge that
<br /> research on social media use and adolescent development is relatively new, as are many social
<br /> media platforms. In addition, there has been remarkably little funding designated for research on
<br /> this topic. Consequently, the long-term effects of social media use on youth development is
<br /> relatively uncharted. For instance, above I discussed some of the potential effects of technology
<br /> social media use on brain development. Yet, it is unknown whether adolescent brain
<br /> development, known for its plasticity, may "correct" some of the alternations in brain structure
<br /> or function, whether compensatory neural processes may develop, or whether these alterations
<br /> may confer unknown future strengths.
<br /> In addition, there is some research demonstrating that social media use is linked with
<br /> positive outcomes that may benefit psychological development among youth. Perhaps most
<br /> notably,psychological research suggests that young people form and maintain friendships online.
<br /> These relationships often afford opportunities to interact with a more diverse peer group than
<br /> offline, and the relationships are close and meaningful and provide important support to youth in
<br /> i 0 H)/Lbodiyillll 20,20 02�,i"7.,Hawes,T.,Zimmer-Gembeck,M. J., & Campbell, S. M. (2020).
<br /> Unique associations of social media use and online appearance preoccupation with depression, anxiety, and
<br /> appearance rejection sensitivity. Body Image,33,66-76. / , 0i 6/ .l�odlyiin 2020.02 0i 0,;Nesi,J.L., &
<br /> Prinstein,M.J. (2015).Using social media for social comparison and feedback seeking: Gender and popularity
<br /> moderate associations with depressive symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology,43(8), 1427-1438.
<br /> 29 Carrotte,E.R.,Vella,A.M.,&Lim,M. S. (2015).Predictors of"liking"three types of health and fitness-related
<br /> content on social media:A cross-sectional study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 17(8), e205.
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