Part 1: Understanding the Connection

T / F    Scrolling through social media late at night can make it harder to fall asleep.

T / F    Emotional responses to posts (likes, comments, arguments) only affect mood, not sleep.

T / F    Notifications during the night can disrupt sleep cycles even if you don't fully wake up.

T / F    Watching "one more video" before bed rarely leads to staying up much later.

Seeing an argument in a group chat → Feeling _____________ or worried → Brain becomes _____________ → Difficulty _____________

 Part 2: Critical thinking and Evidence

Jess is in a group chat with friends that often continues past 11 PM. She worries that if she doesn't reply quickly, her friends might think she's ignoring them or leave her out of plans. She often stays awake until midnight or later, even though she has to wake up at 7 AM for school.

a) How might this situation affect Jess's sleep? ________________________________

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b) How might it affect her relationships? ___________________________________

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c) Suggest one safer choice Jess could make: _______________________________

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 Part 3: Personal Reflection and Planning

Timing: I will stop using social media at _______ PM because _____________

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Tools/Boundaries: To help me stick to this, I will ________________________

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Alternative activity: Instead of scrolling, I will _________________________

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If I feel pulled back to my phone: I will ____________________________

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 Answer Key

T - Scrolling through social media late at night can make it harder to fall asleep.

F - Emotional responses to posts (likes, comments, arguments) only affect mood, not sleep.

T - Notifications during the night can disrupt sleep cycles even if you don't fully wake up.

F - Watching "one more video" before bed rarely leads to staying up much later.

Seeing an argument in a group chat → Feeling stressed/anxious or worried → Brain becomes alert/activated → Difficulty falling asleep

✓ Charging phone outside the bedroom

✓ Setting notification curfews

✗ Keeping phone under the pillow for easy access

✓ Creating a calming bedtime routine without screens

✗ Checking social media "just once" before sleep

• Correlation doesn't prove causation - poor sleep might lead to more social media use

• Self-reported data may be inaccurate

• Other factors not considered (stress, homework, family issues)

• Individual differences in sleep needs not accounted for

a) Jess gets insufficient sleep (5 hours), leading to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood issues

b) May create anxiety about friendships, fear of missing out, dependency on constant contact

c) Set boundaries like "I'll check messages at 9 PM and respond to urgent ones only" or explain to friends about needing sleep

These are individual responses. Look for:

• Self-awareness of problematic habits

• Realistic, specific plans

• Identification of support systems

• Understanding of the connection between social media and sleep