User:Anonymousardvark/Social media and identity/Jtm20dc Peer Review

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After reading through the many different sections in the article, I found the content included to be very interesting. I also find the topic itself to be interesting because in today's society many people view their social media as their identity and their way of marketing themselves. I know many people whose world revolves around social media and how they are perceived. The Young Adult tab was interesting and provided good information on how platforms such as instagram and X can shape our worldview and perception of ourselves. I also found the "Influences on Body Image" section to be a good add-on to the article. I feel like this is an issue that isn't commonly talked about. Social media has given us the opportunity to share anything and everything we want, but how people's posts can affect us is something that isn't often addressed. This section did a good job at explaining how that can affect someone, while also providing research to back up what is shared in the section. I think the overall flow of the article makes sense as is.

I think one thing that could be added above the "Young Adult" section is an additional section on how social media influences children. Many social media companies have policies that don't allow kids to join their platforms until age of 13. When I was younger, I created my social media at 13 and it would be interesting to see how social media can shape young minds in things such as self-perception and body image. Young minds can be shaped very easy and it would be interesting to see the effects it has on kids who may even be breaking company policies by lying to get on at an even earlier age than 13.

Another addition that I think would help with the substance of the article is talking about how excessive social media usage can take a serious toll on one's mental health, something that is also not commonly addressed. I know from personal experience, that excessive usage can have serious effects on moods and other mental health aspects. Many people also face these issues. With Tik Tokk becoming a larger social media platform, it is easy to get sucked in and use it excessively. I think including this in the article can help start conversations on the topic.

In conclusion, I think the article is packed with valuable information that addresses topics in social media usage that aren't always addressed. The article is headed in the right direction, but there are some small additions to the article that can help it go the extra mile.