- Easy and Instant Communication. …
- Real-Time News and Information Discovery. …
- Great Opportunities for Business Owners. …
- General Fun and Enjoyment. …
- Information Overload and Overwhelm. …
- Privacy Issues. …
- Social Peer Pressure and Cyber Bullying. …
- Distraction and Procrastination.
- Lacks Emotional Connection. …
- Gives People a License to be Hurtful. …
- Decreases Face-to-Face Communication Skills. …
- Conveys Inauthentic Expression of Feelings. …
- Diminishes Understanding and Thoughtfulness. …
- Causes Face-to-Face Interactions to Feel Disconnected. …
- Facilitates Laziness.
- Easy and Instant Communication. …
- Real-Time News and Information Discovery. …
- Great Opportunities for Business Owners. …
- General Fun and Enjoyment. …
- Information Overload and Overwhelm. …
- Privacy Issues. …
- Social Peer Pressure and Cyber Bullying. …
- Distraction and Procrastination.
- Social networking exposes us to a lot of information. …
- There are privacy issues to consider with social networks. …
- Cyberbullying and peer pressure are significant issues. …
- Some people substitute online interactions for their offline relationships.
- Staying connected with friends. …
- For means of communication. …
- Keeping up-to-date on news more quickly. …
- Achieving a more personal connection. …
- Making friends with similar interests and “likes” …
- Networking, networking, networking. …
- For free advertising. …
- For creative expression.
Social media has exponentially increased the resources for mental health information and support. Research shows that people who get support from peers (those struggling with the same problems) have
better health outcomes
, whether they have a physical condition like diabetes or a psychological one like depression.
Pros Cons | Put yourself out there in a good way Posting inappropriate statuses/pictures | Connect with students in other educational systems Making people feel bad about themselves | Make new friends/communicate or connect with old friends/family Cyberbullying |
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- cyberbullying (bullying using digital technology)
- invasion of privacy.
- identity theft.
- your child seeing offensive images and messages.
- the presence of strangers who may be there to ‘groom’ other members.
The negative aspects of social media
However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as:
Inadequacy about your life or appearance
.
- Increasing Brand Activity.
- Generate Online Traffic.
- Staying Alive.
- Better Conversion Rates.
- Increasing Brand Loyalty.
- Partnering up with Influencers.
- Assessing the Competition.
- Selectively Advertising.
There’s bad news for those self-proclaimed social media “addicts”: multiple studies from the last year show that too
much
time spent on your favorite platforms can make you depressed and less satisfied with life. It starts early, too; even young teens report negative effects from social media obsession.
Social media is good for society
because it lets you write to people if you need help
. You can interact with other people and have fun. You can learn from people who live in different countries. If you have a question, you can ask someone.
Social networks and other online media are
great tools for engagement and two-way communication
, but given the nature of this two-way, real-time communication, there is the potential for significant risks associated with inappropriate use.
Last year, driven in no small part by the pandemic, Americans spent more than an average
1,300 hours
on social media according to a new study from Uswitch. Facebook led the way, where Americans spent an average 58 minutes a day on the app – or 325 hours a year.
The more hours you spend time on social media, the more you lose a chunk of your creative time.
creative people block social media websites and apps to focus on
their daily tasks and you should do it for yourself. Social media has its advantages but one should use social media wisely by keeping certain limits.
“A 2018 Pew Research Center survey of nearly 750 13- to 17-year-olds found that 45% are online almost constantly and 97% use a social media platform, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat.” The constant exposure to such platforms leads to a
higher chance of having mental health issues
, which can start small, …