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However, only 14% of teens reported a negative impact on their own well-being, though this has risen from 9% in the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study, based on surveys of 1,391 teens and their parents, also found that 45% of teens feel they spend too much time on social media, and 44% have reduced their social media usage. Girls are more likely to say social media affects their sleep, mental health, and confidence than boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report also touches on broader concerns, with 89% of parents expressing worry about their teens\u2019 mental health. Despite these concerns, many teens still view social media positively, with nearly 60% saying it helps them express their creativity and stay connected with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The findings come as regulators and health professionals call for stronger protections against social media&#8217;s potential harm, with legislative actions in places like Utah and Australia addressing these concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Pew Research Center report released on Tuesday highlights growing concerns about social media\u2019s effect on the mental health of US teens. According to the survey, 48% of teens believe social media negatively impacts their peers, a significant increase from 32% in 2022. 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