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Adolescence is a period of rapid brain development. Regions involved in seeking rewards and social approval become especially active, while the prefrontal cortex — which helps with planning and self-control — continues maturing into the mid-twenties.
Social media platforms are designed to reward engagement with likes, comments and endless feeds. Some researchers argue that this design interacts powerfully with the teenage brain’s sensitivity to social feedback.
Studies on social media and teen well-being have produced mixed findings. Heavy use has been associated with poorer sleep and, in some studies, symptoms of anxiety and depression. Yet many teens also report that social media helps them feel connected and supported, especially those who feel isolated offline.
Because correlation does not prove causation, researchers continue to study which kinds of use are harmful, which are helpful and for whom. In the meantime, many experts recommend protecting sleep, turning off nonessential notifications and noticing how online time affects mood.
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Worksheets › Grade 10 English › Reading Informational Text › Reading Informational Text
Free Grade 10 English worksheet (Common Core RI.9-10.1): read the informational text "Social Media and the Teenage Brain", find the main idea and answer questions with evidence. Skill: Key ideas and details in informational text. Level: Grade 10 — also suits Year 11 (UK).
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