Those questioned admitted they continued to access apps despite concerns that their mental health was being damaged by the online content pushed at them by social media algorithms: a statistic rising from 54% of 12-14-year-olds to 60% of 15-17-year-olds and 71% of 18-21-year-olds.

Despite that, 95% of those questioned said they felt helpless when it came to quitting their online habit. They also admitted that they are four times more likely to turn to social media apps than to talk to friends and family when seeking to overcome negative feelings or low self-worth about their bodies.

Hill, A. (2023, January 1). Social media triggers children to dislike their own bodies, says study. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jan/01/social-media-triggers-children-to-dislike-their-own-bodies-says-study