Holistic Wellness: Social Media Addiction by LIM JUN XUN 2023

Survey questionnaire (draft) ❌

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-27 01:30:43 UTC

1. How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed due to social media interactions or online friendships?

2. Do you ever find it challenging to focus on schoolwork because of stress at home?

3. How often do conflicts or disagreements within your family affect your mood or well-being?

4. Are you comfortable talking to your parents or guardians about your feelings and concerns?

5. Do you have friends or trusted adults you feel comfortable discussing your problems with?

6. What strategies do you use to manage stress and maintain your mental well-being?

7. What kind of support do you wish was more available for teenagers dealing with stress or family issues?

8. Have you ever felt judged or discriminated against because of your mental health or family situation?

9. How do you think schools and communities could better support teenagers facing mental health challenges?

10. Overall, how satisfied are you with the support available for teenagers dealing with stress or family problems?

Important info ℹ️

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-27 01:36:16 UTC

RED - Main ideas

BLUE - Survey questions

GREEN - READINGS, VIDEOS

Link to survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12jtC2gmc1iUKGBYd0Ebi9mMS5tdeiAgM6UlnKttoNag/edit

Link to Presentation slide:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGA3WzEEGs/G2WIY0Troerpt26TF_7h2A/edit?utm_content=DAGA3WzEEGs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Link to Script:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f6z1nYH2hYs9k7lyTP4Nu3bufwCMRT3foG0vqAjn7qE/edit?usp=sharing

Survey question (draft 2) ❌

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-27 01:40:52 UTC

Have you ever encountered instances of bullying or friendship issues on social media that left you feeling sad or upset?
How frequently do you come across situations on social media that negatively impact your mood, such as engaging in arguments with friends or receiving hurtful messages?
Are you comfortable seeking help or support when dealing with bullying or friendship problems on social media?
Have you observed any changes in your mood or behavior following negative interactions on social media, such as heightened anxiety or withdrawal?
What strategies do you employ to manage bullying or friendship issues on social media and maintain a positive outlook?
Have you experienced bullying or friendship problems in real life that have affected your emotional well-being
How do you perceive the differences between facing bullying or friendship issues in real life versus encountering them on social media?
In your opinion, do you find it easier or more challenging to handle bullying or friendship problems on social media compared to real-life situations?

Ideas

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-29 05:02:00 UTC

Academic Stress (Not doing well due to stress at home - Causes tension between Child & Parents) ❌
Social Media (Bullying - Friendship Problems causing mood swings) ❌
Family problems (Fighting between Members: Family Dynamics) ❌
Social media addiction (usage) ✅

America’s social-media addiction is getting worse

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-29 05:22:51 UTC

Although is not teenagers, it shows that there is an overall increase in the social media usage

Social Media affecting Teens

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-29 05:26:16 UTC

Exposure to social media can overstimulate the brain's reward center and, when the stimulation becomes excessive, can trigger pathways comparable to addiction.

Affecting Teens

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-29 05:26:59 UTC

The effects of social media addiction include anxiety or depression, increased isolation, decreased physical activity, low self-esteem, and poor work or school performance.

Pro and Cons of Social media

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-29 05:28:50 UTC

Sometimes, social media platforms help teens:

Express themselves.
Connect with other teens locally and across long distances.
Learn how other teens cope with challenging life situations and mental health conditions.
View or take part in moderated chat forums that encourage talking openly about topics such as mental health.
Ask for help or seek healthcare for symptoms of mental health conditions.

Social media use may have negative effects on some teens. It might:

Distract from homework, exercise and family activities.
Disrupt sleep.
Lead to information that is biased or not correct.
Become a means to spread rumors or share too much personal information.
Lead some teens to form views about other people's lives or bodies that aren't realistic.
Expose some teens to online predators, who might try to exploit or extort them.
Expose some teens to cyberbullying, which can raise the risk of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Survey question (draft 3) ✅

lim_jun_xun — 2024-03-29 05:57:34 UTC

On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you agree with the statement: "I use social media platforms to express myself and share my thoughts and feelings with others."
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
How often do you connect with other people locally or across long distances through social media platforms?
(Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, Almost Daily)
Have you ever learned from other teens on social media platforms about how they cope with challenging life situations or mental health conditions?
(Yes, No, Not Sure)
On a scale of 1 to 5, how often does social media distract you from completing homework, exercising, or spending time with family?
(1 = Never, 5 = Always)
How frequently does social media disrupt your sleep patterns?
(Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, Almost Daily)
Have you ever encountered biased or incorrect information on social media platforms?
(Yes, No, Sometimes, Not Sure)
Have you experienced cyberbullying on social media, leading to feelings of anxiety or depression?
(Yes, No, I Prefer Not to Say)

Social Media affecting teens mental health

ARVIER — 2024-04-02 04:16:15 UTC

Social media can provide opportunities to enhance the mental health of users by facilitating social connections and peer support. Indeed, online communities can provide a space for discussions regarding health conditions, adverse life events, or everyday challenges, which may decrease the sense of stigmatization and increase belongingness and perceived emotional support. On the other hand, several studies have pointed out the potentially detrimental effects of social media use on mental health. Concerns have been raised that social media may lead to body image dissatisfaction, increase the risk of addiction and cyberbullying involvement , contribute to phubbing behaviors , and negatively affects mood

Behaviours being affected by Social media

ARVIER — 2024-04-02 04:23:02 UTC

Fourteen-year-old student Nadheeruddin Tajuddin spends about four to five hours a day on social media, sometimes until the wee hours of the morning, which leaves him waking up the next day feeling “not that great”. At times, he even finds himself getting dizzy or sick after consecutive weeks of late-night scrolling. When this happens, he usually stops using social media for a few days but eventually returns to it.

While Nadheeruddin - who uses mostly TikTok but also spends time on Instagram and Twitter - feels like social media has affected his ability to concentrate in class, he does not plan to get rid of his social media applications completely as he fears becoming “clueless”.

His mother, who wanted to be known only as Ms Lisa, told TODAY that at the peak of Josiah’s addiction, he would be on his phone at every waking moment - even during meal times, or while crossing the road.

Josiah would become angry and aggressive when Ms Lisa and her husband tried to take his devices away, she said.

Once, Josiah - who plays sports and is described by his mother as “strong” - even carried Ms Lisa out of the house by her waist, locking her out of their home after she switched off the Wi-Fi in a bid to get him to get off his digital devices.

He also began to isolate himself from his family and friends, even declining her offers to take him out for his favourite meal.

While Josiah had always enjoyed gaming from a young age, he became addicted in secondary school.