Pros and Cons of Social Technology for Young Adults
Jack Kiely '21
Relationships Between Mental Health and Social Media: Literature Review
In recent years, the flow of information has been rapidly increasing alongside technology. Specifically, social media, a relatively new form of communication, has become a major component of the digital flow of information. About 3.96 billion people are using social media which accounts for 51% of the world population (Henderson). So, the mass effect of social media on the human population is significant due to the sheer influence of the platforms.
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Virtual Time Tracker
Virtual Time Tracker monitors a users virtual time spent on their phone. It always the user to set a long term goal of reducing their time on social media or on their phone in general. The app allows the user to create a customizable avatar and receive in game cash to buy apparel from the store. The user can engage in a ranking system among friends in a competition of who has the strongest digital wellbeing. Also, the app encourages users to not use the app and their phone through an offline tracking system as a check to ensure the user follows their schedule. The time normally spent on a mobile device is encourage to be replaced by healthy activities. These activities can be placed on your in app calendar along with resources to help begin new activities.
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