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Many research studies have also analyzed the negative effects of social media on adolescents’ mental health, however. In the same study conducted by Dr. Shapiro and Dr. Margolin, they discovered that social networking sites, such as Facebook, make it easier for adolescents to compare themselves to their peers.[1] Edit: This sentence should be in the positive impacts page supporting another claim made in that section. It does not belong in the negative impacts section.

Along with accomplishments and happiness, physical attractiveness is also a significant aspect of social comparison.[1] Preadolescence is a period when children start to become exposed to social media and is also a period when they start to develop body image concerns and depression.[10] Since individuals posting on social media tend to only present the best version of themselves online, research has shown that this can cause adolescents to perceive others as more attractive than themselves.[10] In the study administered by Dr. Shapiro and Dr. Margolin, female adolescents reported having a more negative body image after looking at beautiful photos of other women versus looking at less attractive photos on social media.[1] Further investigation has suggested that spending an excessive amount of time on social media can lead to depressive symptoms, which in turn may increase the risk for social isolation or even suicidal ideation.[1] Many policymakers have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impact of social media on mental health because of its relation to suicidal thoughts and ideation.[11] A study conducted by Dr. Chloe Berryman and her coauthors looked into the phenomenon called “vague booking,” which refers to individuals intentionally wording their social media posts in a way that they believe will obtain concern from others. These posts may even function as a cry for help.[11] This study found that young adults who partook in vague booking and relied on social media as their emotional outlet reported greater loneliness and suicidal thoughts than those who were not vague booking.[11] Edit: I think that these two paragraphs should be combined and focus more on the negative impacts that social media has on self-esteem and image and then how that leads to depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia. I think that this part of the negative effects section should be expanded.

I think that the paragraphs should be separated into what the specific paragraph is introducing, instead of just the basic positive and negative effects. (The paragraph starters need to be stronger and more intriguing.)