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So what?

What is social media?

If you're using social media it is really important that you know what impact can it have on you. It is also important that you stay alert of it, because it doesn't only affect us in a positive way but also in a negative way.

Social media is basically forms of electronic communication (such as Web sites) through which people create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, etc.

Negative

impacts of

Social Media

Positive

impacts of

Social Media

Makes us restless

Glamorises drug and alcohol use

Two thirds admitted to having difficulty when unable to use their social media account.

A study that explored the relationship between teenagers, social media, and drug use found that 70% of teenagers ages 12 to 17 use social media, and that those who interact with it on a daily basis are five times more likely to use tobacco, three times more likely to use alcohol, and twice as likely to use marijuana.

Can be helpful in businesses

Can help you with socialisation

Social networks help the businesses in a variety of ways. Traditional marketing mediums such as the radio, TV commercials and print ads are completely obsolete now and demand for thousands of dollars. However, with social media the businesses can connect with their targeted customers for free, the only cost is energy and time. Through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or any other social site you can lower your marketing cost to a significant level.

Research presented at the 119th annual American Psychological Association found that introverted adolescents can actually gain social skills by using social media. In part, this is because shy individuals may feel safer behind a computer screen. Dr. Larry Rosen, who presented the information, also stated that teens were becoming very good at expressing empathy towards others.

Gives rise to cyberbullying

Makes us compare our lives with others

Can be helpful in businesses

Posts on social media many times present an batter version of what’s happening, what something looks like, or how things are going. This can lead users to compare themselves to others and think less of their own lives.

An organization that aims for internet safety, called Enough is Enough, conducted a survey that found 95% of teenagers who use social media have witnessed cyberbullying and 33% have been victims themselves.

Social networks help the businesses in a variety of ways. Traditional marketing mediums such as the radio, TV commercials and print ads demand for thousands of dollars. However, with social media the businesses can connect with their targeted customers for free, the only cost is energy and time. Through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or any other social site you can lower your marketing cost to a significant level.

Does social media affect our social health and well being? Why does it?

By Astha Patel

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