The Negative Effects of Using Social Networking SitesSocial networking sites are used by teenagers all over the world. Many people are unaware of the negative consequences. Social networking sites have negative effects on adolescents due to isolation, behavior, and predation. For starters, isolation lowers self-esteem in adolescents and social networking sites are known to cause isolation. In the article “Social Networking Sites Isolate People,” author Jennifer Sexton states, “The rise of social networking sites can cause people to isolate themselves, distancing them from natural social situations and abandoning themselves in front of a computer screen where they are bombarded with messages. advertising and online predator. (Sexton 6) She says this to show people that once they face isolation, they will also face other things such as predation and behavior change. Sexton also says, “Suffering from this disorder can often be extremely isolating. There are negative consequences for your self-esteem and reliability; and productivity (up to 157 million work days lost per year, according to the National Headache Foundation). » (Sexton 7) Sexton says this to show the reader the consequences of isolation. Isolation is therefore caused by social networks and can have consequences such as a reduction in self-esteem. Isolation also creates loneliness among adolescents. In the article titled “Facebook and Twitter Feed Anxiety” published in The Telegraph on November 23, author Laura Donnelly states: “Social websites have also been shown to delay the development of interpersonal skills in adolescents. This can later lead to difficulty creating and maintaining real relationships. » (Donnelly 4) Laura informs the public that isolation can affect adolescent society...... middle of paper ...... that there is a direct relationship between the frequency of cyberbullying and the characteristics negative psychosocial and behavioral problems. They use it to their advantage to torment their victims. Bullies can stay home and leave messages on any of the hundreds of social media sites that children frequently use. (Mathew 3) Cyberbullies take advantage of children and can bully them on any site. As a result, many teenagers face cyberbullies. So, while using social networking sites, teenagers face consequences. Social networking sites have negative effects on adolescents due to isolation, behavior, and predation. Social networks isolate adolescents and change their behavior because they also face predators.