32% of those surveyed consider social media to have a "mostly negative" effect on their peers. Girls, more than boys, are overwhelmed by social media drama. 45% of girls are overwhelmed by drama vs. 32% of boys. Half of girls 15-17 told interviewers they didn't post on social media for fear of being teased. 31% of teens experience pressure to get lots of comments and likes. 32% of those surveyed consider social media to have a "mostly negative" effect on their peers. Girls, more than boys, are overwhelmed by social media drama. 45% of girls are overwhelmed by drama vs. 32% of boys. Half of girls 15-17 told interviewers they didn't post on social media for fear of being teased. 31% of teens experience pressure to get lots of comments and likes.

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32% of those surveyed consider social media to have a "mostly negative" effect on their peers.  
Girls, more than boys, are overwhelmed by social media drama.  
45% of girls are overwhelmed by drama vs. 32% of boys. 
Half of girls 15-17 told interviewers they didn't post on social media for fear of being teased. 
31% of teens experience pressure to get lots of comments and likes. 32% of those surveyed consider social media to have a "mostly negative" effect on their peers.  
Girls, more than boys, are overwhelmed by social media drama.  
45% of girls are overwhelmed by drama vs. 32% of boys. 
Half of girls 15-17 told interviewers they didn't post on social media for fear of being teased. 
31% of teens experience pressure to get lots of comments and likes.

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