Edgefield 2024 4E SS Prelim QP

EFSS/PRELIM_2024/SOCIALSTUDIES/4E/CHONG WEN EE 2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Being Part of a Globalised World Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources which you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Source A. What is the message of the source? Explain your answer using details from the source. [5] 2 Study Source B. Why did the minister make this speech? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Sources C and D. Having read Source C, do you find Source D surprising? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Source E. How useful is the source in providing recommendations to reduce the risks brought about by the prevalent use of social media? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Social media is bad for young people in Singapore.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

EFSS/PRELIM_2024/SOCIALSTUDIES/4E/CHONG WEN EE 3 How has social media impacted the mental health of Singaporean youths? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The increasing prevalence of social media among Singaporean youths has sparked significant debate about its impact on mental health. While some argue that social media provides a platform for connection and support, others highlight its potential to contri bute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Study the following sources to find out how social media affects the mental health of young people in Singapore. Source A A cartoon published on a youth website in 2024.

EFSS/PRELIM_2024/SOCIALSTUDIES/4E/CHONG WEN EE 4 Source B An excerpt from a speech by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament, 7 February 2024. As we confront the surge in mental health issues among our youths, it is evident that social media plays a significant role. Social media often perpetuates unrealistic standards and exposes youths to cyberbullying, negatively impacting their well-being. Recognising the urgent need to understand social media's effects on youth mental health, we are launching extensive research initiatives to gather comprehensive data. This will help develop targeted, evidence-based interventions to address these challenges effectively. Additionally, we will train 28,000 more individuals to provide mental health support within the community. Source C An excerpt from an article titled “Social media use and its impact on adolescent mental health: An umbrella review” published by the American Psychological Association in 2023. Recent research suggests that the link between social media use and the mental h