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They Behave For Me
Episode 14: Why you should ban phones in schools
Feb 23, 2024
The podcast discusses the impact of mobile phones on social behavior in teens, highlighting the link between phone use, social media, and decreased face-to-face interactions. It explores the influence of technology on social interactions and delves into the neuroscience of associations formed by constant phone presence. The speakers also talk about the challenges of implementing a school phone ban, admiring Vic Goddard's courage in making such a decision.
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- Excessive social media use among teenagers, especially girls, contributes to depression due to exposure to unrealistic beauty standards and toxic online behaviors.
- Boys may also face body image issues from idealized male figures in social media content, impacting mental health differently from girls.
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Impact of Social Media on Teenage Mental Health
Excessive use of social media, particularly among teenage girls, has been linked to increased feelings of depression as exposed bodies, beauty standards, and toxic online behaviors contribute to negative self-image and peer interactions. Algorithms promoting unrealistic ideals and toxic content have significantly impacted girls' mental health compared to boys. Boys, on the other hand, may also face body image issues from exposure to idealized male figures promoting aesthetics like 'turkey teeth' cosmetic procedures.
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