Selfies, Sexts, & Self-Esteem: Girls & Social Media

“I hate Mondays! My day is spent dealing with the latest drama that happened on social media over the weekend.” If you are like most educators, the impact of 24/7 screen time has transformed the lives of your students—with a particularly unique effect on girls. Hear from the researcher of the first-of-its-kind, nationwide survey of nearly 11,000 girls on the ways that technology profoundly impacts girls’ confidence, relationships, academic and career aspirations, and mental health.

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