Question

POSSIBLE P After reading, "Negative Effects of Social Media May Impact..." by Corryn Wetzel... What is the main idea of the article in one sentence? • HINT: The main idea can not be a quote that the author includes from another source. Quotes from other sources in a text/article a as textual evidence to support the main idea ONLY.

A The researchers also found that social media use predicts lower life satisfaction at 19 years old in both sexes, per the Guardian's lan Sample
B "Adolescence is a time of cognitive, biological and social change, all of which are intertwined, making it difficult to disentangle one factor from another," says study author Sarah-Jayne Blakemore.
C Young people appear most sensitive to the negative affects of social media based on gender and age.
D Half of children in the United States own a smartphone by age 11, and nearly 9 out of 10 teenagers have their own device.​

Answer 1

The article primarily addresses the negative effects of social media on society, such as cyberbullying and decreased life satisfaction among teens, while acknowledging some positive outcomes like political engagement. The correct answer is option: A The researchers also found that social media use predicts lower life satisfaction at 19 years old in both sexes, per the Guardian's lan Sample.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main idea of the article, as inferred from the provided excerpts, highlights the negative consequences of heightened social media usage and how it shapes different aspects of American society, from the mental health of adolescents to the political engagement of adults.

It discusses both the drawbacks such as cyberbullying, potential reduction in academic performance, and Face-book Addiction Disorder (FAD), and some positive effects like increased political agency and participation. However, the article suggests that despite the beneficial outcomes, the negative effects are significant and necessitate consideration of how to mitigate these impacts on both individual and societal levels.