Throughout this inquiry project, I learned that overconsumption is much more complex than simply buying too many things. Before starting my research, I understood that waste and excessive shopping could negatively affect the environment, but I did not realize how big these issues really are. By researching fast fashion and […]
In this blog post, I am going to be talking about the environmental impacts of overconsumption, and how constantly buying more than we need is damaging our planet. In today’s society, overconsumption has become very common because of advertising, social media, fast trends, and the easy access to cheap products. […]
In this blog post, I am going to be talking about consumer culture and advertising, and how they connect to overconsumption and the damage they cause to our planet. Consumer culture is the idea that buying more products and keeping up with trends is an important part of life. Advertising […]
In this blog post, I am going to be talking about fast fashion and textile waste, and how they connect to overconsumption and the damage they cause to our planet. Fast fashion is one of the biggest examples of overconsumption today, and it has a huge impact on the environment. It’s not […]
Overconsumption has become normalized in our everyday lives, but when you actually think deeply about it, it’s having a huge impact on the planet. It’s not just about buying too much stuff, it’s about how that stuff is being made, used, and then thrown away. For my research plan, I […]
For my second inquiry project, I chose to do my question on: how overconsumption impacts our environment, and what people can do to reduce it? Overconsumption happens when people buy and have more products than they actually need. Today, this is a very common thing because things like clothes, makeup, […]
Throughout this inquiry project, I faced several challenges while researching how social media affects teenagers. One challenge was finding reliable information that was actually focused on teens and not just social media in general. There are thousands of articles online, but many of them are opinion-based or not supported by […]
In today’s world, social media plays a big role in how teenagers see themselves and express who they are. Most teens use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat daily, making social media a major part of their identity during their teen years (1). These years of our lives are really […]
In today’s world, social media is built into the everyday life of teenagers. The average teen spends around 4.8 hours a day on social media (1), so as you’d expect, many teens begin forming relationships with other users all around the world. These online relationships can be super positive as […]
Social media plays a huge role in teenagers lives, which shapes how we see ourselves and the world around us(7). Many teens assume social media helps them stay connected and express themselves, but research shows the impact is a mix of both positive and negative effects. As scrolling, posting, and […]
My first research question is, how does social media impacts teenagers mental health? Many teens spend hours online every day, constantly comparing themselves to what they see, whether it’s influencers, friends, or random strangers who seem to have “perfect” lives. These content interactions can lead to low self esteem, body […]
This question interests me because social media has become such a huge part of our everyday lives, especially for teenagers. It’s how most people communicate, share what they’re doing, and stay connected with friends. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are part of our daily routine. However, it has also made me […]
My name is Sydney McNaughton and I am currently a grade 11 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School. For fun, I enjoy sewing and baking and my favourite thing to make is chocolate chip cookies. I play field hockey and basketball, and I recently started getting into running by […]
