a.Are  there regular patterns among  your  respondents  about social  mediatechnology/platforms?

b.What is your opinion about social media and itspotential use for human  development andcommunication?

From our survey, the most frequently used platforms are: Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. The average hours spent is around 5-6 hours. Our respondents reported that they mainly use social media for entertainment, communication and information searching. The time varies for when they use social media: some use it whenever they are free, in the morning, afternoon or night. Most of them reported they frequently browse through social media at night or before bed. While some of our respondents have admitted that browsing through social media makes them procrastinate, most of them responded positively as they view social media a useful tool in helping them boost productivity due to how convenient it is to search for information.

Part b:

I believe social media has potential for communication and information sharing, but personally, I don't use it regularly because I find the disadvantages—like distraction, misinformation, and privacy issues—outweigh its benefits. I don’t see a strong need for it in my daily life.

~sarah and group 1

average 3-4hrs

Which social media channels are you most active on?

Wechat ,Bilibili,Whatsapp,FB

How useful is social media for learning?

Very Useful

What do you use social media for?

Learning,finding information,entertainment

How many social platforms are you on?

average 3-5 social media platforms

mostly Whatsapp,Wechat and Bilibili

a.Yes we have regular patterns among respondents

b.It connects people to each other in daily life.They use social media for education purposes and to get information

From our survey, the most frequently used platforms are: Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. The average hours spent is around 5-6 hours. Our respondents reported that they mainly use social media for entertainment, communication and information searching. The time varies for when they use social media: some use it whenever they are free, in the morning, afternoon or night. Most of them reported they frequently browse through social media at night or before bed. While some of our respondents have admitted that browsing through social media makes them procrastinate, most of them responded positively as they view social media a useful tool in helping them boost productivity due to how convenient it is to search for information.

Part B - Individual (Mika)

It does have positive effects such as helping friends or families to stay connected even if they are miles apart, and it helps learners from around the world stay up to date with latest updates on specific topics but if there is no control or self-discipline, productivity may be hindered

From our survey, the most frequently used platforms are: Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. The average hours spent is around 5-6 hours. Our respondents reported that they mainly use social media for entertainment, communication and information searching. The time varies for when they use social media: some use it whenever they are free, in the morning, afternoon or night. Most of them reported they frequently browse through social media at night or before bed. While some of our respondents have admitted that browsing through social media makes them procrastinate, most of them responded positively as they view social media a useful tool in helping them boost productivity due to how convenient it is to search for information.

Part B

I believe social media has potential for communication and information sharing, but personally, I don't use it regularly because I find the disadvantages—like distraction, misinformation, and privacy issues—outweigh its benefits. I don’t see a strong need for it in my daily life.

Yes. All six interviewees are using social media, such as wechat, Douyin and readnote.

b.    What is your opinion about social media and itspotential use for human development andcommunication?

Five people think that the advantages of using social media are convenience and practicality, so that they can keep in touch with family and friends and learn more knowledge at any time, but one person thinks that social media will affect real offline communication

c. What are the long-term and short-term effects of frequent use of social media on users' mental health?

Three people think that they feel lonely when they look at social media platforms alone, two people think that using social media affects their studies, and one person thinks that it has no effect at all

d. How can social media platforms effectively regulate the spread of false information and online rumors?

All social media in China require real name authentication

e.. What responsibilities should platforms take when users experience online violence on social media and what measures should they take in response?

Five people believe that the platform should have the responsibility of supervision, can directly find the abuser, and can cooperate with relevant departments to deal with and solve the problem. One person believed that the main responsibility for the problem lies with rumormongers, and six people believed that the platform should strengthen the review of information release.

YUAN WEI

XUYAQIN

BAIRU

From our survey, the most frequently used platforms are: Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. The average hours spent is around 5-6 hours. Our respondents reported that they mainly use social media for entertainment, communication and information searching. The time varies for when they use social media: some use it whenever they are free, in the morning, afternoon or night. Most of them reported they frequently browse through social media at night or before bed. While some of our respondents have admitted that browsing through social media makes them procrastinate, most of them responded positively as they view social media a useful tool in helping them boost productivity due to how convenient it is to search for information.

Part B individuals (Kiko)

Social media has revolutionized human development and communication by fostering global connectivity and facilitating the rapid exchange of information. It serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas, and cultural expressions, empowering individuals and communities to engage in discussions around important social issues. Through social media, people can build networks, collaborate on projects, and mobilize for causes, enhancing their capacity for collective action. Additionally, it provides access to educational resources and diverse perspectives, contributing to lifelong learning and personal growth. Overall, social media plays a pivotal role in shaping the way we communicate and develop as a society.

WeChat

2. How do you think the information sharing on social media affects your understanding of current hot social events?

It has some influence and provides new perspectives.

3.Which of the following functions of social media contributes the most to your daily life entertainment?

Short videos

4. The impact of social media on your emotional connection with distant relatives and friends:

Slightly enhanced, occasional contact

5.In your opinion, regarding the role of social media in promoting the development of public welfare undertakings:

It has a certain effect, disseminating public welfare information.

1. HU YANG

2. WEN YIZHUO

3.XIA YANNI

4.GUO JIANMING

5.ZHANG SIYU

2.it berak geographical barries which enhance global collaboration and comunication.

3.How many social medias do you most use? Tiktok red book bilibili

4.What do you ofen use social media for？Most use for fun

5.How much time do you spent on social media? 3 hours 60%, 5 hours 30%, 6+hours 10%

HU YI

• High Affirmation of Communication Convenience: Most of my relatives and friends believe that WeChat has greatly facilitated communication. Whether it's daily greetings, work exchanges, or urgent matter notifications, information can be quickly conveyed. The voice call and video call functions enable people who are far apart to communicate "face to face" at any time.

• Popularity of Social Functions: The Moments and group chat functions are frequently used by everyone. Moments has become a platform for sharing life moments and showcasing personal charm. Group chats, on the other hand, facilitate communication and interaction among different groups such as families, classmates, and colleagues, enhancing the emotional bond among them.

• High Practicality of the Payment Function: WeChat Pay is widely applied in various scenarios, such as shopping, bill payment, and money transfer.

Potential Applications of WeChat in Human Development and Communication

• Promoting Interpersonal Communication: WeChat has broken the limitations of time and space, making people's communication more timely and efficient. It enables long-distance relationships to be better maintained and also provides more opportunities to make new friends, enriching people's social circles.

• Driving Information Dissemination: It plays an important role in information dissemination, accelerating the spread and sharing of knowledge. Various official accounts and Channels have become important channels for information release, allowing people to quickly obtain all kinds of information and improve their own qualities and knowledge levels.

WeChat has a wide range of positive impacts on human development and communication, bringing many conveniences and opportunities to people's lives. However, at the same time, attention should be paid to addressing issues such as information overload and privacy protection to better leverage its advantages.

Wechat,

Benefits:

Quick contact with friends, rich social features, sharing life through the circle of friends, business and personal value empowerment, high security, support for cross-platform use, powerful payment function.

Cons:

1.Chat logs can't be saved,

2.Privacy risk,

3.Blurred lines between work and life,

4.The flood of low-quality content, the spread of false information, information overload, and a large amount of information makes users fall into the ocean of information.

GAOWENHAO

LIUYUAN

LANG YIPENG

HU DIE

WU SHUANG

In the survey of relatives and friends, obvious patterns emerged. Approximately 80% of the respondents indicated that their daily use of social media mainly focuses on two platforms, WeChat and Douyin. WeChat is used for daily communication with family members, colleagues, and friends. It is very convenient for sending text messages, making voice calls, or having video chats. Douyin, on the other hand, is more often used for entertainment and relaxation, allowing people to unwind by watching short videos. Moreover, about 75% of the people mentioned that social media enables them to keep up with their friends' life updates more promptly, such as through the Moments on WeChat or the dynamic sharing on Instagram. In addition, 60% of the respondents believed that social media is also helpful in acquiring knowledge. For example, on platforms like Zhihu and Bilibili, people can learn various professional knowledge and practical life tips.

Part B.

I think social media has undeniable potential value for human development and communication. From the perspective of communication, it has greatly expanded people's social circles, enabling individuals from different regions and backgrounds to easily establish connections, and promoting the rapid circulation of information and the collision of ideas. For instance, cross-border communication is no longer restricted by high communication costs and time differences, and people can share their experiences and thoughts with each other at any time. In terms of human development, social media has become an incubator for innovation and creativity. Creators can showcase their works on the platform, attract attention and feedback, and then continuously improve and develop them. At the same time, it also provides a new way for education. Online courses, knowledge sharing, and other content give more people the opportunity to receive education and enhance themselves. However, social media also brings some challenges. For example, information overload can easily distract people's attention, and excessive dependence on virtual social interaction may affect one's real-life social skills. Therefore, we should use social media rationally and critically to make it better serve human development and communication.

——（XU BAOHUA）

1. What do you think is the difference between TikTok and Kuaishou?

2. How much time do you like to spend on WeChat videos at night?

3. Do you think the content shared on Xiaohongshu is biased?

4. What is the most common function of social software?

5. How do you balance the time of using social software and sleeping?

From our survey, the most frequently used platforms are: Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. The average hours spent is around 5-6 hours. Our respondents reported that they mainly use social media for entertainment, communication and information searching. The time varies for when they use social media: some use it whenever they are free, in the morning, afternoon or night. Most of them reported they frequently browse through social media at night or before bed. While some of our respondents have admitted that browsing through social media makes them procrastinate, most of them responded positively as they view social media a useful tool in helping them boost productivity due to how convenient it is to search for information. Social media benefits me from connecting with family and friends and like-minded individuals. It allows for instant messaging, voice and video calls, making long - distance communication as convenient as face - to - face interaction.

Social media is a major source for people to obtain news. It spreads news rapidly, from local events to global events . People can get real - time updates and also share their own perspectives.

Boosting economic development: For businesses, social media is an important marketing and promotion platform, which can help enterprises reach a wider range of consumers, increase brand awareness, and promote product sales.

From our survey, the most frequently used platforms are: Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. The average hours spent is around 5-6 hours. Our respondents reported that they mainly use social media for entertainment, communication and information searching. The time varies for when they use social media: some use it whenever they are free, in the morning, afternoon or night. Most of them reported they frequently browse through social media at night or before bed. While some of our respondents have admitted that browsing through social media makes them procrastinate, most of them responded positively as they view social media a useful tool in helping them boost productivity due to how convenient it is to search for information. Part B- Individual (QIU CHUNLAI) In my opinion, social media has great potential for human development and communication. It helps people learn new skills, and connect with others worldwide. It supports education, entrepreneurship, and social movements. However, it also has downside like misinformation, online addiction, and mental health issues

2.YANGXIAOQIAN

3.WANGJIANGYU

4.GAOANXU

According to the interview results, respondents often use social platforms such as WeChat, Tiktok and Xiaohongshu, and spend an average of 6-8 hours a day in total. The way they use is online payment for entertainment, learning, relatives and friends. According to the results of the interviewees, social media can improve work efficiency, shorten the distance between family and friends, enrich entertainment life, and promote social development; Potential adverse effects include: severe homogenization of information, development of lazy thinking, and excessive use that affects physical and mental health.

mediatechnology/platfor ms?

more fragmented usage during breaks.

1.Yes, common patterns include:

 Age-based preferences: Younger users often favor entertainment-focused platforms like TikTok/Instagram, while older groups may prefer Facebook/LinkedIn for professional/social connections.

 Time-based habits: Peak usage often aligns with morning/evening routines (e.g., checking updates during commutes or before bed).

 Function-driven choices: Users typically pick platforms based on needs (e.g., Twitter for news, Pinterest for inspiration).

2.Yes, key patterns include:

  Function-driven choices: Users pick platforms based on needs (e.g., TikTok for entertainment, LinkedIn for careers, Twitter for news).

 Daily usage peaks: Activity often rises during mornings (checking updates), evenings (relaxation), and weekends (leisure time).

 User segmentation: Younger users favor visual/short-video platforms, while professionals rely more on LinkedIn or industry-specific networks.

3.yes. They usually use these platform like WeChat & Whatsapp for communication purposes Tiktok for entertainment and learning.

b.What is your opinion about social media and itspotential use for human development andcommunication?

1.Yes, key differences include:

 Age/gender: Younger users (18–24) use platforms more frequently (multiple times daily), while older users (35+) may check less often (1–2 times/day).

Occupation: Students/remote workers show higher daily usage, while full-time employees have

2.Social media has transformative potential for human development and communication:

 Positive impact: It bridges global divides, enabling cross-cultural learning, educational access (e.g., online courses), and amplifying underrepresented voices.

 Challenges: Risks include shallow interactions, misinformation, and "echo chambers" that limit diverse perspectives.

 Balanced view: Its value depends on intentional use—prioritizing meaningful connections and critical thinking over passive scrolling.

3.social media has potential for human development and communication as it lets people to communicate and share ideas.  however there aer also some drawbacks like misinformation, addiction and distraction issues.

c. How do you think social media platforms should improve to enhance the credibility of information?

Common purposes include:

 1.Social connection: Staying in touch with friends/family (e.g., Facebook/WhatsApp).

 Entertainment/relaxation: Consuming videos/photos (TikTok/Instagram).

Information/news: Keeping up with current events (Twitter/LinkedIn).

 Professional networking: Career-related content (LinkedIn).

2.Platforms can boost credibility by:

 Tech solutions: Using AI to flag misinformation, verify sources, and label content as opinion/fact.

 Transparent policies: Publishing clear guidelines for content moderation, partnering with independent fact-checkers, and rewarding credible creators.

 User education: Offering tools to help users assess information (e.g., source tracking, bias indicators) and promoting media literacy campaigns.

3.Tech: Use AI to flag fake news and verify sources.

-Policies: Partner with fact-checkers, publish clear moderation rules.

 Users: Offer tools to assess content (e.g., source labels, bias alerts).

d.what social media platform do u use most frequently?” “how many hours per day do you spend using it?

Yes, with both positive and negative effects:

 1.Positive: Enhances connectivity, access to information, and creative inspiration.

Negative: Potential for addiction, time wastage, or exposure to misinformation.

Balanced impact: Many users report setting time limits to manage usage effectively.

2.I use Instagram most frequently, spending about 1–2 hours daily.

 Usage focus: Engaging with creative content (art/design), connecting with friends, and discovering niche communities.

 Time management: I limit use to breaks and evenings to avoid disrupting work, ensuring it stays a tool for inspiration rather than distraction.

3.the response for this is most of them use WeChat, TikTok & Whatapps. Thay spent about 4 to 6 hours per day using these platforms

ZHANG RONG

Ei Ei Htun

Among respondents, there are some general patterns regarding social media technologies and platforms. In terms of frequency of use, most people use social media every day, especially during fragmented times such as commuting and meal times. In terms of platform choice, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms that focus on creative sharing and trend social networking;

2、what is your opinion about social media and its potential use for human development and communication?

Social media has enormous potential for human development and communication. At the communication level, it breaks the restrictions of time and space, allowing people to communicate instantly with people from all over the world, promoting multicultural exchange and understanding, and enhancing the breadth and depth of interpersonal communication. In terms of human development, it has built a broad platform for knowledge dissemination, and people can easily access learning resources to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge.

3、What are the most frequent functions you use social media (such as chatting, watching videos, getting information, etc.)? How has this feature improved your life?

The most frequent feature I use on social media is chatting. Whether it is wechat or QQ, I can keep in touch with my friends and relatives anywhere through text, voice and video chat. When work is busy, a simple greeting can make each other feel concerned; When you encounter happy or annoying things, you can share them immediately, and you don't have to be limited by time and distance as before.

4、What social media do you use the most?

Youtube, Little Red Book, Bilibili, Douyin, Tik tok

5、How much time do you spend on social media every day?

Most young people typically spend four or five hours on social media

1.GUO MINGMEI

2.WANG YARU

3.HE JUAN

3-4 hours per day

2)Which social media channels are you most active on?

Wechat ,Whatsapp, Redbook,Bilibili

3)How useful is social media for learning?

Very Useful

4)What do you use social media for?

Learning and Networking ,Deriving Information

5)How many social platforms are you on?

3-5 social media platforms

Whatsapp,Wechat,Bilibili

by:LIUYANG,Fan Shuzhan,Khadeeja,Sammaa