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A key element of the online safety bill will be measures to regulate the ______ that constantly manipulate what you view.
A key element of the online safety bill will be measures to regulate the ______ that constantly manipulate what you view.
algorithms
Another expert, Deana Puccio, emphasizes the need for a wider media education campaign in ______ for young people.
Another expert, Deana Puccio, emphasizes the need for a wider media education campaign in ______ for young people.
schools
She is the co-founder of the ______ Project, which focuses on discussions around consent and safety.
She is the co-founder of the ______ Project, which focuses on discussions around consent and safety.
Rap
Teenagers should be encouraged to make their social media posts reflect a more ______ vision of the world.
Teenagers should be encouraged to make their social media posts reflect a more ______ vision of the world.
As parents, educators, and politicians, we should equip young people with the tools to make healthy ______ for themselves.
As parents, educators, and politicians, we should equip young people with the tools to make healthy ______ for themselves.
Emily found Instagram helpful at first, especially to follow fitness ______.
Emily found Instagram helpful at first, especially to follow fitness ______.
Emily's positive relationship with Instagram changed, resulting in a crisis over her body ______.
Emily's positive relationship with Instagram changed, resulting in a crisis over her body ______.
Emily was diagnosed with an eating ______ at the age of 19.
Emily was diagnosed with an eating ______ at the age of 19.
Internal research leaked to the Wall Street Journal indicated that Facebook knew its platform was damaging to teenage ______.
Internal research leaked to the Wall Street Journal indicated that Facebook knew its platform was damaging to teenage ______.
More than 40% of teenage girls reported feeling 'unattractive' while using ______.
More than 40% of teenage girls reported feeling 'unattractive' while using ______.
The algorithm used by Instagram sends images based on users' online ______.
The algorithm used by Instagram sends images based on users' online ______.
In the UK, two in five girls aged 11 to 16 have seen images that made them feel ______ or less confident.
In the UK, two in five girls aged 11 to 16 have seen images that made them feel ______ or less confident.
Experts have urged UK parliamentarians to create an online safety ______ to protect users from harmful content.
Experts have urged UK parliamentarians to create an online safety ______ to protect users from harmful content.
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Study Notes
Instagram and Young People
- Instagram, particularly its algorithm, can negatively impact young users' body image and mental health.
- A study by Facebook revealed that over 40% of young girls felt unattractive due to Instagram usage.
- The study also highlighted that Instagram's algorithm, which primarily shows content based on user activity, can be harmful to inexperienced users, leading to a negative self-image.
- Instagram emphasizes individuals' lifestyles and appearances, making it particularly influential on young people compared to other platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
Online Safety and Regulation
- Experts like Sonia Livingstone advocate for an online safety bill in the UK to hold social media companies responsible for protecting users from harmful content.
- The bill should regulate algorithms to prevent exposure to self-esteem-damaging content.
- Deana Puccio emphasizes the need for media education campaigns in schools to equip young people with skills to navigate the social media landscape.
- Encouraging teenagers to post realistic experiences and promoting a balanced online presence is crucial for building self-esteem and promoting healthy relationships with social media.
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