The Impact of Social Media - Year 8 Health

Practice flashcards for Year 8 Health Term 2 covering social media definitions, pros/cons, eSafety, bullying, and legal consequences.

What is the definition of social media?

Websites, apps and social games that connect people through the sharing of pictures, thoughts, ideas, articles, and other content.

What are three elements that distinguish bullying from one-off incidents?

$1.$ Power Imbalance (real or perceived), $2.$ Repetition (happens repeatedly or could be repeated), and $3.$ Intentional Harm/Deliberate (aggressive, negative, or harmful acts).

What is the PAUSE strategy used for before posting online?

P – Private?, A – Accurate?, U – Upsetting?, S – Screenshotsafe?, E – Empathetic?

What is Brodie's Law and what are its consequences?

Victoria's anti-bullying legislation established in June $2011$ that makes serious bullying a crime punishable by up to $10$ years in jail.

According to the Australian social media ban starting $10$ December $2025$, what is the age limit for having accounts on certain platforms?

Children under $16$ are prohibited from having accounts on platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

What penalty can platforms face for failing to prevent under-$16$s from having accounts under the new ban?

Penalties up to $49.5$ million dollars.

Define 'digital footprint'.

The unique data created from your online activities; it is often the first thing people see when they search for you online.

What is the role of the eSafety Commissioner?

Australia's government regulatory agency dedicated to online safety, responsible for managing online harm and collaborating with industry.

What are the four named types of bullying?

Physical, Verbal/Written, Social, and Cyberbullying.

What percentage of teenagers reported that screen time was stopping or delaying them from completing schoolwork?

$$89\%$$

Identify three physical impacts of bullying mentioned in the notes.

Headaches, stomach aches, and sleep problems or nightmares.

In the dimensions of health, what does 'Spiritual Health' involve?

Beliefs, values, what gives life meaning, and feeling connected to something bigger or having a purpose.

What are three types of illegal online behavior identified in criminal law?

$1.$ Using phones/internet in a menacing, harassing, or offensive way, $2.$ Stalking, and $3.$ Making threats.

What are personal boundaries?

The rules, limits, and guidelines a person creates to protect their mental health and wellbeing.

What is the primary aim of the Kids Research Institute study regarding the social media ban?

To assess the impact of the law by surveying over $2,000$ parents of children aged $9$ to $16$ before and after the ban starts.

Name five platforms specifically listed as requiring users to be $16+$ due to the ban.

Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube (others include Twitch, Reddit, X, Threads, and Kick).

According to the notes, how does reducing social media usage benefit sleep?

It can help improve sleep by reducing distraction and allowing time to reflect on personal needs.