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Social Media and Comparison Culture Linked to Rising Teen Anxiety
Original: Growing Up Online: Social Media, Comparison Culture, and the Rise in Teen Anxiety
Commentary from Notre Dame de Namur University examines how growing up online, constant social media use, and comparison culture are contributing to a rise in anxiety among teenagers. It argues that young people increasingly measure themselves against curated online images, adding pressure during formative years and fueling concern among parents, educators, and mental health professionals.
Why now: Ongoing public concern about social media's impact on youth mental health keeps this debate active.
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- Growing Up Online: Social Media, Comparison Culture, and the Rise in Teen Anxiety · Notre Dame de Namur University
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