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| Instagram wants to solve the problem of its harmful effects on young people |
After the Wall Street Journal revealed that Facebook researchers had repeatedly discovered that the photo-sharing platform was harmful to girls, Instagram platform said it was looking for new ways to dissuade users from paying attention to appearance.
The newspaper reported that Facebook researchers have been studying how the app has affected millions of young users over the past three years.
Studies have shown that the platform can be harmful to mental health, especially among girls. Parent company executives often underestimate the importance of mental health issues in public.
In a statement citing this article, Instagram Public Order Officer Karina Newton writes that while Instagram can be a place where people have negative experiences, the app gives marginalized people a voice and helps friends and family, stay connected. .
Newton said Facebook's internal research shows the company is committed to understanding the complex and challenging problems young people face and explains all of our work to help those who struggle.
Instagram wants to solve the problem of its harmful effects on young people
According to the Wall Street Journal. Facebook researchers have concluded that some mental health problems in teens are specific to Instagram. rather than broader social media. Especially in social comparison.
Newton explained that Instagram is increasingly focusing on negative social comparisons and negative body image.
One idea is to allow users to view different topics if they frequently view this type of content.
"We are cautiously optimistic that these notifications can help people find content that inspires them," she said. It changed the culture of Instagram by focusing more on people's appearance.
Facebook confirmed in July that it was pushing a plan to create Instagram for children under the age of 13. Despite strong opposition from parents and lawmakers in Washington, it persists.
Senator Richard Blumenthal (Richard Blumenthal) said the newspaper's report showed that Facebook had known about Instagram's harmful effects on young people for years and dismissed employees' warnings about growth.
Lawmakers are asking Facebook to drop plans to develop a version of the photo-sharing app for children. They asked him to share research on how the platform affects young users.
Two top lawmakers on the Senate Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee said they were investigating after the Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook realized that photo-sharing sites could harm girls.