Opinions on Social Media
- sn pubs
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min read
Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks. There have been many articles discussing the pros and cons of social media, for example, how it makes it convenient to stay in contact with your family and friends, how it is too intrusive to relationships causing many to not value face-to-face interactions anymore. However, do the pros really outweigh the cons? Although social media has its advantages, the cons outweigh the pros by a landslide.
Social media has become very popular and is causing a myriad of problems among teenagers. The negative effects of social media are numerous. Teenagers can be easily influenced by their peers and this can lead to depression and anxiety. They can also be exposed to harmful messages that can affect their self-esteem and make them feel worthless. It is important to note that these issues are not limited only to teenagers. There have been a large number of articles written about how social media can negatively affect teenagers and children but many fail to mention that it can also harm adults. Social media is not good for the mental well-being and can be damaging.
One of the reasons why social media is detrimental to our health is because it is so addictive. Social media addiction may not cause physical harms, such as those caused by alcohol and smoking, but it has to potential to bring long-term damage. Addiction to social media can affect us in ways such as escapism,mental preoccupation and neglect of personal lives. This behaviour is prevalent in people who use social media excessively. Studies have also confirmed that people tend to undergo withdrawal symptoms when they stopped using social media. This shows that our society is so addicted to the internet that we cannot even live without it for a short while.
Despite the many drawbacks of social media, it still has its usefulness. It can help keep us connected to people thousands of miles away and it can help us make new friends too. It can help us keep up with the new things happening everyday in the world. However, we still should not spend too much time on social media as it would be detrimental to our health should we get addicted.
Gabrielle Sim
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