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#482 BITESIZE | The Surprising Truth About Smartphones: How To Boost Your Happiness and Fix Your Focus | Dr Anders Hansen
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
The danger of comparison in a digital age
Overusage of social media poses significant dangers for teenagers, particularly during the crucial pubescent years when identity and belonging are vital. This period encourages a strong desire to fit in within peer groups, which historically consisted of a small circle of individuals. In contrast, social media expands this comparison to a global scale, leading to feelings of inadequacy as adolescents constantly measure themselves against an unreachable standard. With the exposure to a seemingly endless stream of curated images showcasing other people's lives, they face the harsh reality that there will always be someone perceived as smarter, more attractive, or more successful. Such comparisons foster a sense of worthlessness, exacerbated by the frequent engagement with social media, where images are often idealized and not reflective of the reality. This continuous comparison can significantly impact self-esteem and mental well-being.
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