Social media platforms are often engineered to maximize user engagement, leading to addictive behaviors. The American Psychological Association notes that extreme social media use can interfere with essential activities such as sleep, physical exercise, academic responsibilities, and in-person social interactions. This national issue has led to significant legal actions, notably Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) 3047
- A national problem with local consequences
This was the year that social media itself went viral—and not in a good way. In March, President Joe Biden threatened to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing site TikTok. In April, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media. In May, the U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory urging action to protect children online (Social Media and Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory, 2023). Just days earlier, APA issued its first-ever health advisory, providing recommendations to protect youth from the risks of social media (Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence, 2023).
–American Psychological Association
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