Social Media Consumption Amidst Covid19: Perspective for Users’ Discretion

OBJECTIVIES OF THE STUDY-

The objective of the research is to know the effects of the Social Media Consumption during
Covid19.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE-

online media channels are in reality a double-edged sword. While it had several positive implications
during successive national lockdowns and eased life for millions, it also had its flip sides which were
perpetuated by a certain section of users. On the one hand, online media provided Indians with
information related to the disease and governmental interventions, became a source of
entertainment and keeping in touch with near and dear ones and also aiding in the shopping of
essentials. But on the other, it became a principal source for the spread of misinformation, false
news and faulty treatment methods and practices and also targeted hatred at certain communities.
This rose to alarming proportions and became a major source for concern for government and
societal authorities and agencies. to decide on how to best harness the advantage this new age
media has to offer. If done right, it can unlock immense value and benefits for all sections of society
during times of emergencies and otherwise. But if it is not put to proper use, it can have deleterious
effects which are not desirable in the midst of a pandemic, or for that matter at any point of time.

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