What is the impact of technology and social media on psychosocial wellbeing?

• A. It can enhance connection, access to information, and support; can also contribute to comparison, cyberbullying, and sleep disruption; requires mindful use and digital literacy.
• B. It always harms wellbeing.
• C. It has no impact on wellbeing.
• D. Only improves wellbeing with no downsides.

Answer: (A)

This item highlights the dual nature of technology and social media for psychosocial wellbeing. On the positive side, they can enhance connection with friends and family, broaden access to information, and provide social support and resources that weren’t as accessible before. On the downside, they can fuel social comparison, expose people to cyberbullying, and disrupt sleep or daily routines, all of which can negatively affect mood, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing. The best answer recognizes both sides and emphasizes mindful use and digital literacy—knowing how to engage critically, protect privacy, set healthy boundaries, and choose supportive, reliable content. Statements that claim it always harms, or that it has no impact, or that it only ever improves without downsides, miss the real, nuanced impact and the importance of how we use technology.