About this episode
#218 Today’s guest is Dr. Emily Weinstein— a psychologist, author, educator, parent, and longtime tech researcher who co-founded the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has spent over a decade researching the ways today’s technologies are shaping and reshaping adolescents’ lives. In this episode, we discuss: + how technology & social media affect people differently + common cognitive distortions caused by social media + whether social media is causing the Gen Z mental health crisis+ what parents should know about Gen Z social media use+ social media use in high school & college + if Gen Z really is the “anxious generation” + “grind culture” & how that negatively impacts Gen Z+ how social media causes us to compare ourselves to others+ transitioning from high school to college + the relationship between social media & body image + using technology in school & how that impacts our educations + what Gen Z should know about social media & technologyMENTIONED+ Center for Digital Thriving’s Website+ Center for Digital Thriving’s Instagram+ Thinking traps glossary+ Tech values resource+ Emily’s book SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: ?https://amzn.to/3A69GOC?STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck! LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+
