调查发现,半数美国青少年认为社交媒体有害,影响心理健康和生产力。 Survey finds half of U.S. teens view social media as harmful, affecting mental health and productivity.

皮尤研究中心的一项调查显示,大约一半的青少年认为社交媒体对其同龄人有害。 A Pew Research Center survey shows that about half of teenagers believe social media is harmful to their peers. 20%的人说这对他们的心理健康和年级有负面影响,40%的人认为这会影响他们的生产力和睡眠。 Twenty percent say it negatively affects their mental health and grades, while 40% think it impacts their productivity and sleep. 青少年心理健康专家Katie Hurley指出,青少年正在意识到社交媒体的负面影响,包括旨在让用户长期参与的算法。 Youth mental health expert Katie Hurley notes that teens are becoming aware of the negative effects of social media, including the algorithms designed to engage users for longer periods. 尽管存在这些关切,社会媒体仍然被视为有利于友谊和创造力。 Despite these concerns, social media is still seen as beneficial for friendships and creativity. 女孩的负面经历往往比男孩更多。 Girls tend to have more negative experiences than boys. 父母和青少年都认为社交媒体是心理健康的首要关注问题。 Parents and teens both identify social media as a top concern for mental health.