Social Media Use by Children—Wonderful, Hazardous, or Something in Between?

Angus Dc; Matthew O’Connor

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.10954

July 1, 2026JAMA

Social Media Use by Children—Wonderful, Hazardous, or Something in Between?

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This discussion aims to explore the dual nature of social media use among children and teens, addressing both positive and negative aspects.
Interview format with experts in pediatrics and public health.
Focus on social media's role in children's health and development.
Analysis of existing literature and expert opinions on the topic.
Social media can provide benefits for social interaction and communication among children.
Concerns exist about potential risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues among users.
Balancing the advantages and disadvantages is crucial for guiding healthy usage among children.

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Discussion reviews social media impacts on children and teens, indicating its mixed influence on health and development.

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JAMA Senior Editor Derek C. Angus, MD, MPH, spoke with Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH, a pediatrician at Seattle Children’s Hospital and editor in chief of JAMA Pediatrics , about the use of social media among children and teens for Healthy Dialogue .

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Dc et al. (2026) studied this question.

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