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What do teens believe when it comes to pressure and manipulation from tech companies? How does this affect
their use of cell phones?

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the answer above^^^^^
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Emerging research indicates an association between increased technology use and higher depression rates among adolescents, and connections between internet use and increased self-harm and suicidal behavior Social media and other media can influence the decisions that teenagers make about their health and lifestyle. For example, media messages and content can make it look 'normal', cool or grown-up to eat junk food, smoke, drink alcohol and take other drugs.

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