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The effect of social media on obesity
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Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...2 -
Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.4 -
I cannot agree with all of this hard enough. Short, to the point and spot on.Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.
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Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.
So. Video games DON'T cause shootings?
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Tacklewasher wrote: »Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.
So. Video games DON'T cause shootings?
Only in the US if worldwide statistics are to be believed.
*Edited for spelling/grammar.1 -
My entire facebook is either dogs or fitness related. And of course memes.
But I can see where you are coming from.1 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.
So. Video games DON'T cause shootings?
What's amazing to me is that historically we are living in the most peaceful age of human record, but we are being sold a completely different narrative where anyone watching the news would believe we are in an apocalyptic age.
...and video games...won't someone please think of the pixels....so many pixels...
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Tacklewasher wrote: »Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.
So. Video games DON'T cause shootings?
What's amazing to me is that historically we are living in the most peaceful age of human record, but we are being sold a completely different narrative where anyone watching the news would believe we are in an apocalyptic age.
...and video games...won't someone please think of the pixels....so many pixels...
I've murdered so many pixels.
*hangs head in shame*2 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »Social media influences people? *shocked*There's a reason people who get really serious about losing weight often also lose friends.
Are you sure it's not because they happen to be narcissistic *kitten*? If losing weight means you end up losing friends, there are likely some issues there.
I've seen the narcissistic behavior come out in some that lost weight, sure, but also have seen folks lose friends simply due to the change in interests as @AnnPT77 pointed out. On the social media front @CSARdiver brought up that emotion over reason (We called it I/E or E/I back in the day) and there are a million studies in confirmation bias alone and that's a reason for concern to me.
Why? I have grandkids that had tablets and phones (movies/music) in their hands before 8 months old. I don't believe there's nothing to worry about, but I try not to step on the parents toes either, so...
Like in all things - movies, comics, D&D, rock music, rap music, social media (whatever the concern over the latest moral panic) this issue comes from lack of contact with the parents/guardians. e.g. a child watching YouTube with a parent can be a remarkable bonding and educational experience. A child watching YouTube by themselves without any context or guidance can be disastrous.
So. Video games DON'T cause shootings?
What's amazing to me is that historically we are living in the most peaceful age of human record, but we are being sold a completely different narrative where anyone watching the news would believe we are in an apocalyptic age.
...and video games...won't someone please think of the pixels....so many pixels...
I've murdered so many pixels.
*hangs head in shame*
Never did see that movie....0 -
@cayenne_007 because I, too, live in NM I resonated with your post on how different this state is from my SoCal upbringing. Interesting to me is that after nearly 30 years of living here I "fit in" in terms of obesity - a far cry from my roots of never too thin, too rich, too etc. outlook of SoCal.
Who and where you are associated with may have more than a subtle influence on health. This is why things beyond my plate are changing - to including friends, activities, and support. MFP is my support venue as is my employer.2 -
I'm going to suggest it's more the sedentary time people spend on social media when they could be moving as opposed to the content.
Just my $0.02.3 -
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