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Is social media more harmful or helpful?
Is social media a net harm or help? I'll weigh both sides with the latest research.
Social media is not categorically more harmful or more helpful — research shows the effect is person- and situation-specific, and depends on how and how much it is used.
The American Psychological Association in its 2023 Health Advisory concluded:
"Social media is neither inherently harmful nor beneficial to ou