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Overview of Social Media + How to use it Wisely 

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Overview of Social Media + How to use it Wisely 

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Overview
Social media is a widely used platform that many people in this generation use. It is a way to connect with others. There are many apps now such as Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Facebook  to use. According to recent statistics 75% of teenagers in America have a social media profile and 70% of teenagers use social media several times a day. The group that uses social media the most are females as 75% of females use social media and 64% of males use social media.

Ways to use it Wisely

An excessive and irresponsible use of social media can cause many issues,  which is why it is important to take breaks and use it wisely. According to Access World News, about 60 percent of teens in the U.S have taken a social media break. Some ways to use social media wisely are to:

Limit your screen time on your phone - set a time or limit using certain settings on your phone

Unfollow bad (mean/inappropriate) accounts

Spend time outside everyday

Connect with other people

Support others and be kind

Think before you post - remember that everything stays online

Take a break from it every once in a while

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Even though social media can be entertaining and useful, it also comes with many problems which could affect your well being (emotionally, mentally, physically). Emotional problems, that can be experienced are feeling disconnected from friends and activities if taken away from it and it can cause unnecessary drama.  FOMO, a common term which stands for the fear of missing out can be caused through the use of social media. Social media can also affect your mental health by causing low confidence by reducing self worth and constantly comparing yourself to other people. Bullying also occurs online which can impact a person very much. As for its physical effects it can create problems with the quality of sleep and immune system, reduce exercising, and reducing your focus by getting in the way of work. Social media is also known to create issues with stress, depression, anxiety. It is important to keep in mind that social media can cause an addiction .

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Technology is a growing part of our society and it important to know how to use it the right way. Even though social media has it's negatives, there are also positives for its use. Social media allows people to stay connected, make new friends, and build and strengthen relationships. It can help make people feel like they are a part of a community by allowing people to find others with their same interest. Social media can also be empowering and could possibly encourage healthy lifestyle goals. Social media is also a great way to advertise, produce profits, and increase alliances in business.

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Testimonials from the Pew Research Center

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Testimonials from the Pew Research Center

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Negative
“People can say whatever they want with anonymity and I think that has a negative impact.” (Boy, age 15)

“It makes it harder for people to socialize in real life, because they become accustomed to not interacting with people in person.” (Girl, age 15)

“It provides a fake image of someone’s life. It sometimes makes me feel that their life is perfect when it is not.” (Girl, age 15)

“[Teens] would rather go scrolling on their phones instead of doing their homework, and it’s so easy to do so. It’s just a huge distraction.” (Boy, age 17)

Positive

“I feel that social media can make people my age feel less lonely or alone. It creates a space where you can interact with people.” (Girl, age 15)

“It enables people to connect with friends easily and be able to make new friends as well.” (Boy, age 15)

“It has given many kids my age an outlet to express their opinions and emotions, and connect with people who feel the same way.” (Girl, age 15)

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Negative

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, social media anxiety disorder is feeling very anxious when you can’t check social media platforms.

Facebook opened the data of millions of users

Investigators in Boston Children’s Hospital are looking into what factors from social media may cause sleep disorders

Positive

In 2015 European Parliament was set to vote on a ban, placed on teenagers, on social media use without their parents consent, raising the age of consent to 16

The use of celebrities for promotions and other advertisement (Kardashians, fast food etc.)

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A screen is basically a digital drug.
Most people are able to recognize when they are using their phone too much. They don’t NEED to be on their phones all the time. Checking or using social media once does not mean they are addicted for life. Using technology is necessary in our life nowadays, and it is not always a bad thing.
Screen time addiction doesn’t hurt anyone.
Being on your phone too much, or constantly checking social media can damage your real life relationships with others. It can affect their schoolwork, health, and friends.

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Social health is forming positive and healthy relationships with others. Social media can help people become more "socially healthy," but it can also become a negative aspect in someones life.
Being on social media can allow you to connect with others and strengthen relationships with people you know by being able to communicate with friends or new people. It helps you be a part of a community. All of those aspect help someone have better social health.
Social media can also damage someone's social health because it can create drama with people you know, and it makes you constantly compare yourself to others. That lowers your confidence and can damage your relationships with others.