With all the negativity surrounding social media, you could almost forget the positive side (Door alle negativiteit rond sociale media zou je bijna de positieve kant vergeten)

Description

This article shows that, despite negative portrayals, social media can inspire learning and self-improvement. Roel and Annemarie stress that its impact depends on use, note youths can steer algorithms, distinguish between platform types, and place public perceptions in a cycle from early optimism to later negativity.

Subject

The article examines the often-overlooked positive side of social media, focusing on how platforms like TikTok and Instagram can inspire learning, self-improvement, and healthy behaviours among young people.