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The New Yorker mentions the easy access to social media in childhood and
asserts that this certainly has a profound influence on the development of an
individual's identity.
If there is specific information or examples of how social media influences
identity development, it will make the argument stronger.
"Real" Identity and Online Identity:
If the Northwestern University article mentions that online identities are often
idealized and create greater pressure on the self, this could connect to the
notion of negative effects on personal identity. core.
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Focus on Physical Appearance
Social media can affect a teen’s self-esteem by changing their entire style such
as clothes, music, and personality and even change what kind of friends they
have.
These conflicts that teens deal with throughout the social media world can
create a massive amount of depression as teens struggle to be socially
“accepted”.
Social media can harm your body image. Filters and editing can lead to low
self-esteem, depression and even body dysmorphic disorder.
It’s important to note that while social media can have these effects, it also
provides a platform for body positivity, community support, and health and
fitness inspiration1. The impact of social media can be both positive and
negative, and it often depends on how it’s used. People should pay attention to
the content they consume and the impact it has on their self-perception.
(The Register | Social media affects teens’ self-esteem, personal identity
(omahacentralregister.com))
27. Measures to reduce the negative impact and risk of social network abuse?
(Kim Ngân)
There are several measures that can be taken to reduce the negative impact and risk of
social network abuse. Here are some suggestions:
1. Education and awareness: Promote digital literacy and educate users about the
potential risks and consequences of social network abuse. Teach users how to identify
and report abusive behavior.
2. Stronger privacy settings: Social networks should provide robust privacy settings
that allow users to control who can view their content and interact with them.
Encourage users to regularly review and update their privacy settings.
3. Reporting mechanisms: Implement effective reporting mechanisms that allow users
to report abusive content or behavior. Social networks should have dedicated teams to
review and take action on reported content promptly.
4. User moderation: Empower users to moderate their own social media spaces by
giving them tools to block or mute abusive accounts and filter out unwanted content.
5. Algorithmic moderation: Develop and improve algorithms that can automatically
detect and remove abusive content, hate speech, and harassment. Continuously refine
these algorithms to minimize false positives and negatives.
6. Collaboration with authorities: Social networks should collaborate with law
enforcement agencies to identify and take action against individuals involved in
serious cases of social network abuse, such as cyberbullying or online harassment.
7. User support and counseling: Provide resources and support for users who have
experienced social network abuse, including access to counseling services or
helplines.
8. Digital well-being features: Introduce features that promote healthy online habits,
such as reminders to take breaks, limit screen time, and encourage positive
interactions.
9. Transparent policies: Social networks should have clear and transparent policies
regarding acceptable behavior, content guidelines, and consequences for violating
these policies. Communicate these policies effectively to users.
10. Continuous improvement: Regularly review and update safety measures based on
user feedback, emerging trends, and technological advancements to stay ahead of
potential risks and challenges.
Remember, addressing social network abuse requires a collective effort from social
media platforms, users, and society as a whole.
28. Will social media abuse change the way we interact, communicate in
society, specifically? (Nhi Nguyễn)
Social networks have caused significant changes in the way we interact and
communicate information in society. Here are some specific examples:
Using reactions and emojis too much leads to difficulty in using facial muscles to
express when meeting face to face, hindering language. Lack of body language,
unable to see facial expressions . Fear of face to face when communicating, reducing
flexibility in speech For example: spending too much time on social media and
focusing too much on images and life on social media, causing people to lose interest
to people around (friends, relatives, colleagues). (Journal of Research on
Adolescence)
https://amp.dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/mang-xa-hoi-can-tro-kha-nang-giao-tiep-cua-
thieu-nien-2016071916305363.htm
29. Conclusion