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Hello Reader,

I'm happy to share with you my research project on the influence of social media on socializing. This significant topic resonates with myself, real world issues and social interactions. Through various formats and creative expressions, I aim to highlight different perspectives and voices that have shaped our understanding of social connections in the digital age. In the following collection, you'll find both factual and creative pieces that explore key moments, trends, and impacts of social media on social interaction. Each piece offers a unique lens through you the research of the influence of social media on socializing.

Sincerely, Jacob

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Skills Center, excessive use of social media can lead to a decrease in face-to-face communication skills, making it harder for individuals to engage in real-world conversations. The online environment allows users to hide behind screens, which may reduce their ability to pick up on nonverbal cues such as body language and tone of voice. This can make social interactions in person feel uncomfortable or awkward.

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Social media is harming social skills, especially among teenagers, and steps must be taken to address this growing issue. While social media allows people to stay connected, its overuse has significant negative consequences on face-to-face communication and emotional intelligence. The Social Skills Center explains that excessive time spent online reduces the ability to engage in meaningful in-person conversations. This leads to a lack of confidence in social settings and difficulty interpreting nonverbal cues like facial expressions and body language.

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Scrollin’ through the ‘Gram, it’s a digital parade,

Talkin’ with a snap, but the convo starts to fade.

Friends in the feed, but the vibe’s kinda hollow,

Double-tap love, but the heart’s hard to follow.

Social media’s got us tied in a web,

Connectin’ online, but the real talk’s dead.

Profiles poppin’, but the truth feels fake,

Socializin’ lost in the selfies we take.

Filters on faces, but the soul stays raw,

DMs are deep, but they’re missing the flaw.

Used to meet up, now it’s all in the cloud,

Social’s in the name, but where’s the crowd?

Post, like, share, but don’t forget to feel,

Offline moments make connections real.

Break the screen, let the bonds ignite,

Socializing’s more than just the glow of the light

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We talk through snaps, we type, we post,

But real connections seem like a ghost.

A thousand friends, yet feel alone,

Our voices trapped inside the phone.

Filters hide what’s true and real,

Reactions quick, but hard to feel.

We’ve lost the art of eye-to-eye,

Replaced by texts that never try.

The world online can seem so bright,

But nothing beats a real-life light.

Put down the screen, step out, be seen—

Life’s more than pixels on a screen

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Mia sat in her room, scrolling through her phone. The glow of the screen lit up her face as she double tapped a friend’s post of a sunset. Her group chat buzzed with jokes and memes, and for a moment, she felt part of it all. But when she looked up, the room was silent, and so was she. Her mom peeked in. “Why don’t you call Lily? You two used to talk all night.” Mia hesitated, then opened Lily’s profile. They hadn’t spoken in weeks, though she liked every picture Lily posted. It felt strange to call now, after all this time. “I’m fine, Mom,” she muttered, going back to scrolling. The next day at school, Mia saw Lily across the hall. She wanted to wave, but her hand stayed glued to her phone. Lily glanced her way, then looked down at her own screen. The moment passed. That night, Mia decided to put her phone down. She dialed Lily’s number, her heart racing as it rang.“Hey,” Lily answered, surprised. “Hi,” Mia said, smiling for real this time. “I just… wanted to hear your voice.” For the first time in a long time, the silence in her room didn’t feel so lonely

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Setting: A typical 1950s living room. A perfectly groomed housewife, Betty, sits on the couch, flipping through a magazine. Her husband, Tom, walks in wearing a suit and hat, briefcase in hand.

Tom: (Putting his briefcase down) Honey, I’m home!

Betty: (Looking up with a smile) Oh, Tom! Welcome back. Did you have a hard day at the office?

Tom: Oh, you know how it is, Betty. Numbers here, numbers there, and Johnson trying to teach me about this “social media” thing again.

Betty: Social media? Is that the contraption the neighbors won’t stop yammering about?

Tom: That’s the one. Apparently, you “tweet” your thoughts, “like” other people’s photos, and “friend” strangers. It’s supposed to bring people together.

Betty: Bring people together? Why, what’s wrong with bridge club and the neighborhood bake-off?

Tom: Good question! I said to Johnson, “If I want to tell someone my thoughts, I’ll pick up the phone, thank you very much.”

Betty: (Giggling) Oh, Tom. You’re so traditional. But I must admit, it does sound strange. Why would anyone spend hours looking at a little screen when they could be hosting tea parties?

Tom: Exactly! And Johnson said people actually argue on it. He called it a “comment section.” I said, “What’s to argue about? The wife’s always right!”

Betty: (Laughing) Oh, Tom, you charmer. But do you think the children will get into it?

Tom: Not under my roof! Little Jimmy should be out playing stickball, not “posting selfies” or whatever it’s called.

Betty: Hmm, maybe we could use it to share my lemon chiffon pie recipe with the PTA. That’s bringing people together, isn’t it?

Tom: I suppose. But promise me, Betty, if this “social media” thing takes over, you won’t stop making meatloaf on Tuesdays.

Betty: Meatloaf is sacred, Tom. Sacred.

Tom: That’s my girl. Now, how about we socialize the old-fashioned way? I’ll get the checkers board, and you make us a pot of coffee.

Betty: (Standing up) A perfect evening, as always, dear.

(They share a smile as the camera pans out. The laughter of children playing outside is heard, contrasting with the distant hum of a futuristic social media notification.)

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1.    How Does Social Media Affect Social Skills? Social Skills Center, https://socialskillscenter.com/how-does-social-media-affect-social-skills/ Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

2.    “The Impact of Social Media Use on Social Skills.” New York Behavioral Health, www.newyorkbehavioralhealth.com/the-impact-of-social-media-use-on-social-skills/. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

3.    “Teens’ Social Skills and the Effects of Social Media.” Social Media Victims, socialmediavictims.org/effects-of-social-media/teens-social-skills/. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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This multi genre project has challenged me very much and has made me remember from times in my past. The biggest challenge me was staying on topic with my genres. I found that the sources I used gave me all the information I knew and needed.

With choosing this topic connecting to it was not very hard for me to connect to because I went through it before, but moving forward I will use more creative genres

In all this project made me remember and learn about what social media has did to socializing and now I understand it more fully now.