explains why media effects researchers
In the reading this week, the author explains why media effects researchers
think Instagram may have more negative effects than Facebook.
(1) Choose the argument from the article that you find most convincing. Why do you find it convincing?
(2) Now consider another popular social media app, Snapchat. Do you think the arguments about the negative effects of Instagram apply equally to Snapchat? Why or why not? (If you aren’t familiar with Snapchat, you can pick another social media site or app to discuss, other than Facebook or Instagram).
(3) Of all the social media platforms you’ve used, which do you think has the most negative effects?