Negative Impact of Social Media by Mariah Diebold

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Negative Effects

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Cyberbullying, the dissemination of false information, addiction, a decrease in in-person interactions, problems with self-esteem, social isolation, polarization, echo chambers, cyberstalking, and bullying. (Viner et al.)

Mental Health Effects

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In medical health other effects may include; loss of privacy, and feelings of jealousy and comparison are some of these detrimental impacts (Bekalu, Rachel, and Viswanath)

Main Focus

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The common negative effects social media usage and how it’s significance on mental health.

How it began

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Social media usage has evolved in almost all human environments including physical and online base.

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Users can trade messages and information in real-time, participate in group conversations, and converse. Social media even enables companies to communicate with their target markets while advertising their goods and services (Azizi, Ali, and Alireza, p. 3).

Overuse

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Use of social media in excess can result in addiction, diversion, and a sharp loss in mental health. Because users can readily compare themselves to others and feel pressured to fit in with social norms, some people may experience anxiety, despair, and loneliness. Society has been greatly impacted by social media (Robinson and Smith).

mariahdiebold — 2023-12-06 22:47:00 UTC

Altering how people express themselves, exchange information, and communicate. It has transformed several facets of daily life, including company marketing, news consumption, and interpersonal connections. It is advised that users use social media more carefully than in the past.

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People would often feel inadequate or afraid of missing something because of the constant scrolling through beautifully chosen photos and well-written stories.

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Which platforms are more likely to provide favorable or unfavorable results, and how do usage habits affect these outcomes?

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Does revealing personal information about oneself on social media create a sense of community or does it just make people feel more alone and in comparison?

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Do specific tactics or approaches aid in promoting a more positive interaction with these platforms?

Not All Will Become Addicted

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The effect is not the same for every person; rather, it depends on a number of variables, including as the type of online interactions, personal resiliency, and the content viewed.

Not All is Bad

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It became clear that social media's impact is not always bad

chances for self-expression
online support networks

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These digital places provide obstacles, they also offer chances for constructive relationships and networks of support.

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The idea of "social media contagion," which describes how emotional states and actions propagate across online networks, is one noteworthy finding (Viner et al., p. 693). This phenomenon makes clear the possibility that feelings, both good and bad, might spread through social media groups and affect the mental health of people who are connected there.

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My knowledge has increased as a result of the research process, but it has also made me more cautious when making big generalizations. It highlights how unique digital experiences are and how tailored responses are necessary. As we go, future studies may look at the long-term impacts of social media use, examine practical coping strategies, and create policies for promoting a healthy online environment.

Sources

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Azizi, Seyyed Mohsen, Ali Soroush, and Alireza Khatony. "The relationship between social networking addiction and academic performance in Iranian students of medical sciences: a cross-sectional study." BMC Psychology 7.1 (2019): 1-8.www://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-019-0305-0

Bekalu, Mesfin A., Rachel F. McCloud, and K. Viswanath. "Association of social media use with social well-being, positive mental health, and self-rated health: disentangling routine use from emotional connection to use." Health Education & Behavior 46.2_suppl. 2019: 69S-80S. www://doi.org/10.1177/1090198119863768

Robinson, L. and Smith, M. "Social Media and Mental Health". Help Us Help Others. March 29,

2023.www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm

Viner, Russell M., et al. "Roles of cyberbullying, sleep, and physical activity in mediating the effects of social media use on mental health and wellbeing among young people

in England: a secondary analysis of longitudinal data." The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 3.10, 2019: 685-696. www://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642 (19)30186-5