Got anything in mind for our project, yet!?
Nope, I’m still brainstorming~ What are your thoughts on it?
Well, since we have no idea what to do yet, I was thinking we could start by researching different ideas online or maybe asking our teacher for suggestions.
That’s a great idea Damian. Let’s ask our teacher, Mrs. Robinson if she has any suggestions for us. Do you want to ask her or should I?
Sure you can ask her, Aticomni. You seem to be good with words. Just go ahead and speak your mind.
Okay. I went up to Mrs. Robinson and asked her about getting some ideas for our project
Well, how about you guys do a project on the effects of social media on mental health? It's a very relevant topic these days.
That sounds interesting! Do you think we should explore both the negative and positive effects of social media on mental health?
Absolutely, Aticomni. It would be beneficial to explore both sides of the coin.
Okay, let’s get started then. Should we start looking into statistics or case studies first?
How about we start with some statistics? We can gather data on how social media usage affects self-esteem, depression, anxiety, etc. Then we can move on to case studies later on. It'll give us a solid foundation for our project.
Alright, let's dig into those statistics then. Got any idea where we can find them?
Yeah, I know a couple of reliable sources we can use. There's this organization called the Royal Society for Public Health, they have plenty of research papers on the impact of social media on mental health. And there's also this report by the National Institute of Mental Health, which covers the same topic. We can use those as our main sources.
Great! Do you think it would be beneficial to include quotes or opinions from people who have experienced both the positive and negative effects of social media firsthand? Maybe from people who have struggled with their mental health or those who have seen significant improvements in their mental health after reducing or completely stopping their use of social media?
That's a fantastic idea, Aticomni. Including personal experiences and quotes from people who have gone through both sides of the spectrum will definitely make our project more engaging and relatable. We could interview some of our classmates or even get statements from people outside of our school. It'll provide a more human perspective to our research.
That’s a great idea. How about we start by asking our classmates and then move on to people outside of our school? Would you like to conduct the interviews or should I?
Why don't we both conduct the interviews? It'll allow us to gather twice as much data and have different perspectives on the topic.
Sounds good to me. Who should we interview first?
How about we start with Jessica and Emily? They're both very open and have been quite vocal about their struggles with mental health.
Agreed. How should we approach them about it? Should we explain the purpose behind our project or just casually bring it up in conversation?
I think it would be better if we casually bring it up in conversation. It'll seem less like an interview and more like a genuine conversation. Just mention that we're working on a project about social media and mental health and express our interest in hearing their experiences. They'll likely be open to sharing their stories.
I agree. So, shall we head over to Jessica and Emily’s classrooms or should we wait until after class?
Let's wait until after class. We'll have more time to have a proper conversation with them without feeling rushed or pressured.
After class then. I’ll make sure to bring my notebook and pen.
Sounds good, Aticomni. I'll bring my camera to record their reactions and expressions while they share their stories. It'll make our project even more engaging.
Good idea, Damian. It’ll definitely add more emotion to our project. Shall we meet up there after class or should we head there together?
Let's meet there together. We can make sure we have everything we need before heading to their classrooms. Plus, it'll give us some time to discuss our approach before we start the interviews.
Alright. We’ll meet at Jessica and Emily’s classrooms then after class, right?
Yes, we'll meet at Jessica and Emily's classrooms after class. Remember to bring your notebook and pen, Aticomni. We'll start the interviews shortly after. A few minutes later, Damian and Aticomni arrive at Jessica and Emily's classrooms, ready to conduct the interviews. As they set up their equipment, Jessica and Emily welcome them with smiles and curiosity.
Hi Jessica and Emily. Thanks for agreeing to participate in our project. So, before we begin, are you both comfortable with being recorded?
Don't worry, Jessica and Emily. We just want to capture your genuine reactions and experiences.
Okay, do you two mind if we start right away? We can start by asking how you both feel about social media and how often you both use it.
Sure, why not? Let's get started. Jessica, why don't you go first? How do you feel about social media?
Okay, let’s start with Jessica then. So Jessica, how do you feel about social media?
leans forward attentively, eyes locked on Jessica
listening intently, jotting down notes