💨 Abstract

The Australian government is considering legislation to ban children under 16 from social media, but there is debate over the direct evidence of harm. While research findings are often limited due to pragmatic constraints, there is evidence that excessive social media use can negatively impact young people's mental health, self-esteem, and school performance. The public should scrutinize research details and recognize that the harms of social media are real, necessitating strong, thoughtful regulation.

Courtesy: theprint.in