Some aspects of adolescent social media use is cause for concern, such as exposure to harmful or inaccurate information. But the National Academies’ 251-page report also emphasizes some benefits such as connections to communities for marginalized youth and the “opportunity for fun and joy for the vast majority of users.”
“There is much we still don’t know, but our report lays out a clear path forward for both pursuing the biggest unanswered questions about youth health and social media, and taking steps that can minimize the risk to young people using social media now,” said Sandro Galea, chair of the National Academies’ Committee on the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Health, in a statement.
