Position Journal
Track how your position evolves over time. Each entry must reference what came before.
Your position has evolved 3 times across 4 entries.
Strongest shift: Entry 4Social media causes depression in teenagers. I read that people who use social media more are more likely to be depressed. This is a big problem because everyone uses social media now. We need to do something about it.
Social media is causing a mental health crisis among young people. We should limit screen time and maybe ban social media for under 16s. The evidence is clear that social media damages mental health.
Social media causes depression in teenagers. I read that people who use social media more are more likely to be depressed. This is a big problem because everyone uses social media now. We need to do something about it.
A study from 2019 found that social media use is linked to depression. This proves that social media is bad for mental health. The study had over 6000 participants which makes it very reliable.
Found a study that supports my point.
Some people say social media can be good for connecting with friends, but I think the negatives outweigh the positives. Depression rates are going up and social media is going up too so they must be connected.
Considered a counterpoint but still think social media is bad.
Social media is causing a mental health crisis among young people. We should limit screen time and maybe ban social media for under 16s. The evidence is clear that social media damages mental health.
Nothing really changed. The evidence speaks for itself.
Write Entry 5
Social media is causing a mental health crisis among young people. We should limit screen time and maybe ban social media for under 16s. The evidence is clear that social media damages mental health.
Your entry must reference Entry 4. Explain what changed in your position, or why it didn't.