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Is social media more harmful or helpful?

Social media is neither purely more harmful nor more helpful—it is a double-edged sword whose net impact depends heavily on how, how much, by whom, and for what purpose it is used. Average effects on well-being are typically small, but risks are clearer and more concerning for adolescents (especially with heavy or problematic use), while benefits are real for connection, information, and certain groups.

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