Impact of Social Media on Student Behavior

Social media is increasingly contributing to a rise in violence among students, as it provides a platform for fights to be recorded and shared. Students often feel pressure to escalate conflicts into physical fights due to the presence of cameras, creating a vicious cycle of aggressive behavior. The normalization of posting and sharing fight videos has made this issue more prevalent, especially as students have become more attached to their phones post-pandemic. This trend makes it harder for school officials to address and prevent violence, as many incidents now occur in private messaging apps, complicating monitoring and intervention efforts.