Psyc 116 Communication Technologies and Human Development

Flashcards about communication technologies, mental health, and social media.

What are the key mental health trends identified by Jonathan Haidt?

Suicidality, depression, and anxiety are on the rise across the Western world, with potential links to social media use, especially among girls.

What solutions does Jonathan Haidt propose to address the potential negative impacts of social media on adolescents?

Creating new norms of no social media before the age of 16 and no phones in school, preserving childhood as a time for play.

According to Candice Odgers, what is an alternative explanation for the rise in adolescent mental health issues?

The potential rise in mental health issues could be due to increased mental health awareness rather than solely social media's impact.

What are Candice Odgers' arguments against the direct link between social media and mental health crises in adolescents?

Sexual harassment happens everywhere, not just on social media, and studies show inconsistent associations between social media and mental health.

What are Candice Odgers' concerns regarding restricting adolescents' access to social media?

Preventing access prevents learning and connection to peer culture; technology companies should be held accountable for making environments safer.

What is 'moral panic' as it relates to new communication technologies?

The idea that a new technology will lead to the wreck and ruin of the young.

What assumption underlies moral panics regarding children and new media, according to Peter Gray?

Children are viewed as puppets controlled by societal forces, rather than agents of their own behavior, especially concerning media use.

What historical trend does Peter Gray point out regarding teen mental health?

Mental suffering among US teens increased dramatically from 1950-1990, prior to social media.

Besides social media, what does Peter Gray identify as a major reason for mental health issues among teens?

Increased school pressure and Common Core standards.

According to the meta-analysis cited, what types of digital media use are positively and negatively correlated with psychological well-being?

Communication media like phone calls and texting positively correlate with well-being, while online gaming negatively correlates.

What are the three major dimensions that determine psychological implications of social media use?

Interactive, Active, and Passive.

What are the two types of motives that determine psychological implications of social media use?

Enhancement vs. Compensation.

What are the two types of communication partners that determine psychological implications of social media use?

Strong vs. Weak Ties.

In Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model, how is social media categorized?

Social media as a proximal process in the microsystem.

According to the study, what are the five groups, in terms of depression trajectories, impacted by social media?

High Risk Girls, High Risk Boys, Moderate Risk, Low Risk, Very Low Risk.

What are the risk factors for 'High Risk Girls' in relation to social media and depression?

Social media as a risk factor + low parental monitoring, less warm relationship with mother, poor self-regulation.

What are the risk factors for 'High Risk Boys' in relation to social media and depression?

Social media as a risk factor + mother hostility, bullied by peers, reactive physiological profile.

What are the characteristics of the 'Moderate Risk' group in relation to social media and depression?

Most susceptible to risk with 3+ hours of media per day, low levels of self-regulation, physiologically reactive, low mother warmth.

What are the characteristics of the 'Low Risk' group in relation to social media and depression?

Social media not associated with depression, somewhat higher mother hostility, good self-regulation, low bullying.

What are the characteristics of the 'Very Low Risk' group in relation to social media and depression?

Social media not associated with depression, reactive physiological profile coupled with a supportive environment, positive relationships with mother, critical consumers of media, low bullying.