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PRESENTATION

- LAKSHANA, SATHVIKA, PRAGYEA, ANTHARI, AGNES,

VISHNU, SHARVESH, MAHADH, GYAN, DARRSHAN
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CLAIM
Instagram has a negative influence on
Indian student’s academic performance in
2022 - 2023.

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Introduction
Instagram is a mobile application that allows users to upload
photos and videos that can be personalized with filters, frames,
colours, etc. Instagram was invented in 2010 by Kevin Systrom.
The logo of Instagram was inspired by Polaroid cameras with its
circular shape

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Advantages
Advantages of students using Instagram are:
• Fun learning
• Fast Communication
• Improves language skills
ADVANTAGES
• Online marketing skills
• Increases the amount of time used productively

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Causes and Consequences

Below are some of the consequences of extreme social media addiction -

• Physical Health: Prolonged screen time can lead to issues like eye strain, poor
posture, and disrupted sleep patterns. Causes
• Mental Health: Addiction to media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and
stress due to constant comparison, cyberbullying, and FOMO (Fear of Missing
ADVANTAGES
And
Out).

• Social Impact: Excessive media use can lead to social withdrawal, reduced
Consequences
face-to-face interactions, and difficulties in forming real-life relationships.

• Academic Performance: Spending too much time on media can hinder

concentration, reduce productivity, and negatively impact academic performance.

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Causes and Consequences (2)

Below are some of the consequences of extreme social media addiction -

• Physical Health: Prolonged screen time can lead to issues like eye strain, poor
posture, and disrupted sleep patterns.

• Mental Health: Addiction to media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and Causes
stress due to constant comparison, cyberbullying, and FOMO (Fear of Missing
Out). And
ADVANTAGES
• Social Impact: Excessive media use can lead to social withdrawal, reduced
face-to-face interactions, and difficulties in forming real-life relationships.
Consequences
• Academic Performance: Spending too much time on media can hinder
concentration, reduce productivity, and negatively impact academic performance.

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Global Perspective
Instagram has been banned in China, Russia, Belarus, Iran, Uganda,
North Korea and Turkmenistan because the government in these
countries enforces strict internet censorship policies blocking
access to numerous foreign social media platforms, including
Instagram. Instagram impacts the world by playing a vital role in Causes
shaping popular culture. In fashion, travel, food and lifestyle often
originate on the platform and spread like wildfire. And
ADVANTAGES
Consequences

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National Perspective
Studies found that Indian student's academic performance, among
other outcomes like social Anxiety and depression, was negatively
associated with Instagram addiction. Students who spend too much
time on social media may struggle with time management and become
less productive in the classroom. Students are easily distracted from Causes
their studies by constant alerts, endless scrolling feeds, and the appeal
of viral material. Thousands of Indian students have been influenced And
ADVANTAGES
by Instagram, and this has resulted in cyberbullying, social anxiety,
depression, and exposure to content that is not age-appropriate. This Consequences
has also caused misinformation, addiction, a decline in face-to-face
communication, self-esteem issues, social isolation, polarization, echo
chambers, and cyberstalking.

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Conclusion
Studies found that Indian student's academic performance, among
other outcomes like social Anxiety and depression, was negatively
associated with Instagram addiction. Students who spend too much
time on social media may struggle with time management and become
less productive in the classroom. Students are easily distracted from Causes
their studies by constant alerts, endless scrolling feeds, and the appeal
of viral material. Thousands of Indian students have been influenced And
ADVANTAGES
by Instagram, and this has resulted in cyberbullying, social anxiety,
depression, and exposure to content that is not age-appropriate. This Consequences
has also caused misinformation, addiction, a decline in face-to-face
communication, self-esteem issues, social isolation, polarization, echo
chambers, and cyberstalking.

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Solution (1)
•Set Usage Limits:

• Use the built-in features on your device to set daily time limits for Instagram.

• Consider using third-party apps that help you monitor and limit your social media

Causes
usage.

•Create a Schedule:

• Allocate specific times during the day for checking and updating your social media
accounts. Stick to a schedule to avoid mindless browsing. And
ADVANTAGES
• Prioritize important tasks and activities before engaging with social media.

•Disable Notifications:
Consequences
• Turn off non-essential notifications to reduce the urge to check your Instagram
constantly.

• Limiting the interruptions from push notifications can help break the cycle of constant
checking.

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Solution (2)
•Practice Mindfulness:

• Be mindful of your social media use and its impact on your well-being.

• Take breaks and engage in mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing

or meditation to help reduce the compulsive need to check Instagram.
Causes
• Monitor your progress and adjust your goals as needed.

•Diversify Activities:
And
ADVANTAGES
• Find alternative activities to replace excessive social media use. Engage in
hobbies, exercise, read books, or spend quality time with friends and
Consequences
family.

• Building a diverse set of interests and activities can help shift your focus
away from social media.

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Citations
•Demandsage(slide 4): https://www.demandsage.com/instagram-statistics/#:~:text=Instagram%20Monthly
%20Active%20Users%20(MAUs,the%20end%20of%20Q1%202024.

•Java Point (slide 5): https://www.javatpoint.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-instagram

Causes
•https://time.com/4793331/instagram-social-media-mental-health/

•https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health

•:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/01/learning/how-does-social-media-affect-your-mental-health.html

• https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/03/feature-minimize-instagram-effects
And
ADVANTAGES
•( slide 10 ):- ERIC Link: https://eric.ed.gov/?q=global+perspective+of+instagram+affecting+students Consequences
•https://medium.com/@bac.abdelhamid/how-instagram-changed-society-forever-21f8658fa6f2#:~:text=Instagram
%20has%20played%20a%20pivotal,Instagram%2C%20quickly%20becoming%20global%20phenomena.

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THANK YOU
LAKSHANA, SATHVIKA, PRAGYEA, ANTHARI,
AGNES, VISHNU, SHARVESH, MAHADH, GYAN,
DARRSHAN