Jean M. Twenge, a Psychologist and current Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, pinpoints the negative correlation between depression and smartphone usage amongst teenagers in her article, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation,” published on The Atlantic. She articulates on how extensive screen time imposes negative feelings within an individual. Twenge argues, “But recent research suggests that screen time, in particular social-media use, does indeed cause happiness”. Essentially, Twenge is asserting, through paramount research, that teenagers are more likely to become unhappy with their increased usage of screens, particularly social media.
Although Twenge is right about there being a correlation between teenager emotions and social media, particularly a negative one, it is not necessarily accurate to state that social media is the root cause of an individuals unhappiness. She also states this is her argument multiple times, referencing how it is very plausible social media is the resort for individuals who are already unhappy.
I liked your take on how Twenge views teen and their happiness based on their social media use. Your response hits all the bases and covers the essentials in quoting from a text as well as stating your position on a topic. It’s cool that we used the same quote too. I think my take on it was slightly different but I can still see where you are coming from and your feelings on the relationship between social media, unhappiness, and teens.