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flag A study finds no strong link between overall social media use and teen body image issues, though some platforms may pose risks.

flag A new study in JAMA Pediatrics finds no significant link between overall social media use and teen body image concerns among 155 adolescents tracked via the Stanford Screenomics app. flag While total daily use averaged about 81 minutes, with Instagram most frequently used, no consistent associations were found between total screen time and weight concerns or dieting. flag However, exploratory analyses suggest possible connections with Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter use. flag Researchers note limitations, including a non-representative sample and lack of data on non-Android devices, and recommend future studies focus on specific content exposure rather than total usage to better understand impacts on adolescent mental health.

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