> At my school social media contributes positively to most people's self esteem because it is a constant source of positive feedback from friends on personal ac

> At my school social media contributes positively to most people's self esteem because it is a constant source of positive feedback from friends on personal activities and memories But that's the problem. People get a "like" or equivalent on a photo or post and they conflate that with self-worth. They then see their friend (or worse, enemy) get more likes and either feel unworthy or a need to compete. I get the short-term self-esteem boost from a popular post, but the long-terms effects of chasing such positive affirmation are not healthy and will likely to lead to deeper issues later in life particularly once you enter the workforce. Disclaimer: I went to school pre-social media so insert appropriate dinosaur reference.