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Social media. Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks. [1] [2] Common features include: [2] Online platforms that enable users to create and share content and participate in social networking.
Research. Social media may positively affect adolescents by promoting a feeling of inclusion, providing greater access to more friends, and enhancing romantic relationships. Social media allows people to communicate with other people, no matter the distance between them. [1]
However, there seem to be many pros and cons to social media sites. Social media sites such as Facebook, allow you to post statuses, pictures and videos of yourself. Facebook and Instagram seem to be more of a “competition” social media website, such as how many “likes” or comments you can get on a photo.
While social media's main intention is to share information and communicate with friends and family, there is more evidence pertaining to negative factors rather than positive ones. Not only can social media expose people to bullying, but it can also increase users' chances of depression and self harm.
Getty ImagesUnveiling your financial aspirations on social media can lead to supportive connections and advice. By Kimberly Palmer After Matthew Robinson heard about Linkagoal, a social networking ...
Social media platforms and the internet have facilitated the dissemination of political information that counters mainstream media tactics that are often centralized and top-down, including high entry barriers. Writer Howard Rheingold characterized the community created on social networking sites:
Richard Collard, associate head of child safety online policy at the NSPCC children's charity, said a "blanket ban" on smartphones and social media for under-16s would be a "blunt instrument".
As a result of the pandemic, people have had to decrease their social activities to protect each other. Students also have to study online, and most students use social media as a new way to study. Researchers found the advantages of using social media to study and some disadvantages for students.
The great debate: Taking Social Security at age 62 vs 70. Here are the pros and cons you need to know now to make the right choice for you
Social media being such an open, diverse and accessible place to display information has made it an easy way for information to be altered and changed, which can lead to false news and can even be dangerous depending on the target audience.