Social Media Harms - References for Concerned People
We Can Fix Toxic Social Media
Social Media is Harming Our Societies
From growing rates of anxiety and depression to the rise of extremist groups worldwide, social media is having negative effects on all societies. These effects are often downplayed by technology companies and their supporters. This website contains authoritative references and potential policy reforms for people who want to see change in these technologies.
4 Reasons to Delete Your Facebook Account Today
U.S. Proposed Legislation for Increasing Internet Safety for Children/Teens Gaining Interest
U.S. Proposed Legislation for Increasing Internet Safety for Children/Teens Gaining Interest
- Facebook’s News Feed Algorithm promotes harmful content.
- Peer-Reviewed Academic Studies Show that Facebook Use Causes Depression in 9.6 % of users.
- Facebook is not going to change on its own and the U.S. Congress is Unlikely to Act.
- Protect Your Privacy-- Don’t Allow Facebook to Make Money on Your Private Information.
Read more at:
https://medium.com/social-media-harms/4-reasons-to-delete-your-facebook-account-now-a1686c2c456b
U.S. Proposed Legislation for Increasing Internet Safety for Children/Teens Gaining Interest
U.S. Proposed Legislation for Increasing Internet Safety for Children/Teens Gaining Interest
U.S. Proposed Legislation for Increasing Internet Safety for Children/Teens Gaining Interest
Please contact your members of Congress and ask support for the following legislation. Details can be found https://socialmediaharms.org/united-states
- *Reintroduced in both Senate and House Sep 30, 2021, Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act, S3411-116th (2019-2020)/H.R.8372 - KIDS Act 116th Congress (2019-2020). "A bill to keep children safe and protect their interests on the internet."
- Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (2021, May 13), This bill updates the 1998 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- Children and Media Research Advancement (CAMRA) Act (2021, March 25), Per Congress.gov "This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to fund research regarding the effects of media on infants, children, and adolescents. Such research must examine the impact of media (e.g., social media, television, video games) on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development."
Reference Library of Studies Documenting Negative Effects of Social Media Use
Big Ask: Request That School Districts Restrict Smartphone Use During School Hours
Big Ask: Request That School Districts Restrict Smartphone Use During School Hours
This site contains lists of references that have conclusions regarding harms resulting from social media use or design. Also included is information regarding current and potential policy reforms to fix the negative effects of these harms. If a study is in pre-publication or peer review is not complete, it will be documented in its listing.
Big Ask: Request That School Districts Restrict Smartphone Use During School Hours
Big Ask: Request That School Districts Restrict Smartphone Use During School Hours
Big Ask: Request That School Districts Restrict Smartphone Use During School Hours
The Journal of Adolescence published a study by Jean Twenge, Jonathan Haidt, et. al., on July 20, 2021 which demonstrated an increase in reported loneliness in school by teenagers internationally since the wide-spread use of smartphones in 2012. In a July 31, 2021 Op-Ed in the New York Times, they recommended the following to decrease teen loneliness:
- Prohibit student use of smartphones during school hours to increase personal interactions.
- Advocate for legislation that requires social media platforms to implement age and identity verification systems for all new accounts.
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