Don't use social media at school for a three day period.

Social media has been found to negatively impact the diffusion stage of identity development in adolescents. This stage tends to be characterized by the point where an adolescent has not yet independently formed their own identity, as they feel they lack the power or will to do so; rather, they adhere to “identity options” that are imposed on them by their primary environment. If social media acts as this primary environment (a feature signaled by high amounts of screen time), then the adolescent will adopt social media rooted identity options (e.g. getting their music, fashion, and art taste from social media).

Research shows that this connection between social media and identity is at the root of social media addiction, but don't worry...

You can make a difference by signing this petition. All you need to do is to try staying off of social media in school for a few days. You don't need to fully adhere to it, but you should at least try. Even by signing the petition you're showing initiative and spreading the idea, which could have far more impact than you might imagine.

This challenge is set to become official once enough signatures have been reached.

Tor Wettlaufer    Contact the author of the petition