With the development of digital technology, SNS (social network services) plays an essential role in adolescents' daily lives. SNS provides opportunities for information search and learning by removing the boundaries of communication. Also, these spaces have become spaces for creativity. Through SNS, adolescents can have everyday conversations with their friends, communicate with people with the same interests, and form new networks. They also access educational content through various platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter and gain positive experiences by sharing photos, music, and writings they have made in those spaces and receiving feedback.

On the other hand, side effects of SNS are also pointed out as serious problems. Excessive use of SNS can lead to a waste of time and make it difficult to concentrate on your studies. It can negatively affect lower self-esteem compared to other people's colorful daily lives. In particular, cyberbullying or personal information leakage can be a significant risk to adolescents, so caution is needed. 

To prevent this, it is necessary to manage SNS usage time by oneself, develop the ability to judge whether it is accurate and maintain an attitude of online etiquette. SNS can be a tool for adolescents' growth and learning when used correctly, but it can otherwise cause mental and physical problems. Therefore, adolescents should utilize SNS positively through a responsible attitude and balanced usage habits.

Source:
Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), "Investigating the status of cyberbullying among youth"
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family "Investigate Youth Internet and Smartphone Usage Habits"
Ministry of Education "Report on Youth Media Literacy in the Digital Age”

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