Trend
Social Media Toxicity
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About This Trend
The detrimental impact of continuous social media use, particularly its potential to worsen mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and social comparison, is a significant factor affecting the social cohesion and overall well-being of community members. This trend towardsa toxic social media environmenthas implications for urban planning.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
Social Change
Timeframe: Act Now
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