PT #3: Is social media making you miserable?

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1. Is social media making you miserable? Why or why not?

ANSWER: Users of social media may experience higher levels of social dissatisfaction
and dissatisfaction due to the negative comparison between their well-being and
popularity and that of their friends. The use of Facebook often predicted a momentary
decline in well-being, as well as an overall decline in life satisfaction. Participants
received text messages five times a day, asking how they felt at the moment and their
overall satisfaction with life.

2. What are the effects of being into social media? Research about its negative and
positive effects.

ANSWER: PROS: Social media and technology improve convenience and connectivity.
The

can keep in touch with family and friends around the world via email, SMS, FaceTime and
more.

Quick access to information and research

Bank and invoice payments at our fingertips

Online learning, professional skills, content search (YouTube)

Citizen participation (funding, social consciousness, voice)

Great marketing tool

Opportunities for remote employment

Social media may be good, but if 4,444 teenagers find it uncomfortable to see or read on
social media, trust their feelings and trust parents, teachers, and other trusted adults.
You need to talk to. Bullying, intimidation, and atrocities on social media are all signs that
someone doing these things needs help.

CONS: Some are good and some are bad. Due to all its benefits, the nature of social
media has many potential problems.
 Online vs Reality. Social media itself is not a problem. It's the way people use it instead of
real communication or face-to-face socialization. "Friends" on social media aren't really
friends, they may even be strangers. Increased usage. The more time you spend on social
media, the more likely you are to be exposed to cyberbullying, social anxiety, depression,
and content that is inappropriate for your age. Social media is an addiction. When you
play a game or complete a task, try to do it as much as possible. If you succeed, your brain
will give you dopamine

and other pleasant hormones to make you happy. The same mechanism works when
posting images to Instagram or Facebook. When you see all the likes and positive
comment notifications on your screen, unknowingly register this as a reward. But that's
not all. Social media is full of mood-changing experiences. Fear of being left behind.
FOMO has become a common topic and often leads to continuous scrutiny of social media
sites. The idea that you can miss something when you're not online can affect your
mental health. The problem of self-image. Social media sites provide tools that give
people the opportunity to approve their appearance and compare themselves to others.
It can be linked to body image concerns. "Egocentrics" and those who spend most of their
time posting and scrolling are most susceptible to this. In fact, most college girls who use
Facebook at least five times a day probably associate self-esteem with appearance. That
doesn't mean that the main issue is social media. It only provides a medium for it, which
further exacerbates the problem. It also encourages others to do the same type of action.

References: https://www.lifespan.org/lifespan-living/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly

3. What are the suggestions or advise to avoid the negative effects of social
media? Include some references.   
ANSWER: 
Take a rest
Taking a break from social media is an opportunity to rest, rejuvenate and reorganize.
You can clear your mind to prioritize yourself and other aspects of your life. In addition,
breaks may give you a new perspective and appreciation for the life you live in. Breaks
also improve productivity. According to a 2011 study, the brain adapts and therefore
registers stimuli as insignificant, making it unresponsive to certain stimuli. This can lead
to poor concentration, low productivity, boredom, and emotions of sadness and
depression. In other words, short or long breaks can improve your mood and your
reaction to the negative effects of social media. Finally, how many times did you check
social media while having dinner with family and friends? By taking the time, you can be
present for your life and others. You can also add it to conversations and laughter.
Create an intent or purpose
My intention to use Facebook was to stay in touch with friends and acquaintances near
and far. As I deviated from that intent, I began to become vulnerable to the negative
effects of social media. But on Instagram, I'm still committed to one solution. Creating an
intent allows you to focus on the purpose of your account. It can prevent the social
comparisons that occur naturally when we go to social media. You are also less
vulnerable to the triggers that make you feel bad about yourself and your life.
References: https://everydaypower.com/stop-negative-effects-of-social-media/