Social Media Safety

Negative Effects of Social Media

Anxiety Depression

Low self-esteem Sleep deprivation

Envy/Jealousy Communication issues, or lack of socialization skills

Loneliness Dependence

Stats & Facts

75% of American teenagers have social media profiles

51% of teens visit social networking sites on a daily basis

More than a third of teens visit their main social networking site several times a day

25% of teens are heavy social media users, using at least two different types of social media each day

Source: https://www.justsayyes.org/topics/how-social-media-affects-teens

How to be smart and safe while using social media

Think before you post or comment because though it might seem like something is deleted, it is still out there somewhere
Think before you send a message or a picture because sometimes it might seem like it “disappears,” but it is still out there
Think about who you allow to have access to your accounts and make sure you read the privacy terms & conditions for apps

How to decide what is okay to post and whats not

You’re okay if your parents, relatives, and teachers were to see it

(Make sure you really think about WHAT you are posting and WHO will see it)

Everyone will understand the direct meaning of your post

(Makes sure it can’t be taken in an offensive or inappropriate way)

Someone could make your post public using another social media outlet

(Make sure that you would be okay if it got shared somewhere else)

When deciding whether or not to post something do the YES checklist

**What are the main social media platforms that cyberbullying occurs on? Which platforms are most people bullied on?**
9% - Twitter
10% - YouTube
12% - WhatsApp
31% - Snapchat
37% - Facebook
42% - Instagram

**What are the effects of cyberbullying?**
9% started abusing substances 14% developed an eating disorder
20% started skipping class 24% stopped using social media
25% engaged in self harm 26% deleted social media profiles
37% developed depression 41% developed social anxiety
26% had suicidal thoughts
Results of a survey conducted by:
Sources: https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics
https://www.ditchthelabel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-Annual-Bullying-Survey-2017-1.pdf

How does Pitt County SADD teach its students to handle these issues?

The SADD chapters in Pitt County are doing their part to educate students and parents on the dangers of social media. A group of students at South Central High School developed a presentation on Social Media Safety, and the powerpoint was shared at club meetings across the county. A detective from our local police department has talked with students at several schools, and he also spoke at a SADD parent meeting. Social media is at the core of every teenagers life. Pitt County SADD strives to educate students on the impact that unhealthy social media choices can have now and in the future.