Below is a movie clip from NBCLearn.com that talks about social media's affects on teens self esteem and how bullying is carried out on social media.
Instructions:
1. Click on the link below and type in ‘bullying’ into the search box
2. Select clip titled “Does Social Media Affect Teen’s Self Esteem”, and the clip will automatically play.
3. After watching the clip, read the summary and analysis below.
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A summary of the news clip “Does Social Media Affect Teen’s Self Esteem” by Haley Cissel
This media clip is explaining the affects of social media on to teens today. Activity on social media websites has hit an all time high, and psychologist Dr. Christopher Berry helps to explain this situation. For years, he and his team have studied narcissism in teens, and observers have realized that egos are determined through social media websites. Teens are not worrying about what they say, and do not make good judgement before posting a status, tweet, etc. many teens are mislead by a “fake” image put on by many other children their age. Someone may come across as a good fit for a friend, but in reality be the same person posting the mean, ugly words behind your back. Many cases have shown that without social media offered to teens, cyber bulling is very much less likely.
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This media clip is explaining the affects of social media on to teens today. Activity on social media websites has hit an all time high, and psychologist Dr. Christopher Berry helps to explain this situation. For years, he and his team have studied narcissism in teens, and observers have realized that egos are determined through social media websites. Teens are not worrying about what they say, and do not make good judgement before posting a status, tweet, etc. many teens are mislead by a “fake” image put on by many other children their age. Someone may come across as a good fit for a friend, but in reality be the same person posting the mean, ugly words behind your back. Many cases have shown that without social media offered to teens, cyber bulling is very much less likely.
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An analysis of the news clip “Does Social Media Affect Teen’s Self Esteem” by Haley Cissel
In this news clip, psychologist Christopher Berry explains how the new technology of social media is leading to a lower or high self esteem for many teens today. Teenagers make many online friendships that may even blossom into a friendship in real life. But, what teens aren't aware of, are the dangers that this may bring. Many so called “friends” will appear to be nice to you in person, but may be the evil person behind all the cyber bullying that takes place to teens today.
Teens should be aware of the consequences when they first sign up for social media websites. Examples of social media websites used by most teens today are Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc. All of these sources all have been a location of cyber bullying. Christopher explains that recent studies have proven that without social media, teens have a higher self esteem. They are constantly judged on what they are posting for others to see, words that have been said, and much more Without social media, teens would not be able to see and hear all of the hateful words posted by peers surrounding them.
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In this news clip, psychologist Christopher Berry explains how the new technology of social media is leading to a lower or high self esteem for many teens today. Teenagers make many online friendships that may even blossom into a friendship in real life. But, what teens aren't aware of, are the dangers that this may bring. Many so called “friends” will appear to be nice to you in person, but may be the evil person behind all the cyber bullying that takes place to teens today.
Teens should be aware of the consequences when they first sign up for social media websites. Examples of social media websites used by most teens today are Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc. All of these sources all have been a location of cyber bullying. Christopher explains that recent studies have proven that without social media, teens have a higher self esteem. They are constantly judged on what they are posting for others to see, words that have been said, and much more Without social media, teens would not be able to see and hear all of the hateful words posted by peers surrounding them.
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