Social media is a cause, not a correlate, of mental illness in teen girls

Re:Social media is a cause, not a correlate, of mental illne... by mulmen on Thursday February 23, 2023 @01:14AM (#34907378)

I absolutely believe that lunch seating is a manifestation of social hierarchy and that positions are determined in advance, yes.

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Re:Social media is a cause, not a correlate, of mental illne... by mixmastamyk on Thursday February 23, 2023 @02:10PM (#34914945)

Those things are chosen via looks, athleticism, and charisma in person. Not planned each morning via internet points, right?

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Re:Social media is a cause, not a correlate, of mental illne... by mulmen on Thursday February 23, 2023 @02:24PM (#34915133)

No? If the communication can happen in person it can happen online. There was no shortage of gossip on MSN Messenger when I was in school.

If social media is as important to these kids as it sounds then follower count or posting style may be as important as athleticism and charisma.

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Re:Social media is a cause, not a correlate, of mental illne... by mixmastamyk on Thursday February 23, 2023 @05:01PM (#34917200)

Putting BigTech profits before child welfare, nice. Another look at the linked piece may be in order?

At one time, everyone thought smoking was important as well, to fit in. Now we know better.

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Re:Social media is a cause, not a correlate, of mental illne... by mulmen on Thursday February 23, 2023 @07:59PM (#34919201)

Did you reply to the right comment?

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