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Introduction
Introduction
The goal of this project is to explore our use of social media, the impact it has on us, and the impact it has on society at large.
Social Media Addiction Survey
Social Media Addiction Survey
According to the survey, I am "fairly reliant" on social media. I tend to check Instagram and Twitter frequently, and about a third of that time is spent messaging friends. My screen time has been down over the past few months thanks to work, but I do want to reduce it even more.
Interesting Social Media Statistic
Interesting Social Media Statistic
An interesting social media statistic I found was how different social media applications are used in middle-income countries. I chose this statistic because I have several friends who were either born in these countries or have parents who were born there, and they often talk about WhatsApp. It's not that popular in the U.S., but I know it's how many of them keep up with their extended families.
Social Media's Impact on Society
Social Media's Impact on Society
I think social media has had a significant impact on society. The average person is more connected to people and events around the world now than they ever could've hoped to be thirty years ago. While the benefit of these connections is the ability to learn from one another and assist people across the globe, the downside comes with the sheer volume of perspectives and unverified information out there. Because of social media, it's far too easy to lose focus of what's happening in your local sphere or to be persuaded into believing something founded in propaganda.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
The main lesson I learned from this is how much social media usage varies across different parts of the world. The type of access we have to social media and what it's used for really does vary from country to country. Social media in the US is drastically different from somewhere like South Africa or China.
Sources
Sources
Poushter, J. (2024, March 22). WhatsApp and Facebook dominate the social media landscape in middle-income nations. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/22/whatsapp-and-facebook-dominate-the-social-media-landscape-in-middle-income-nations/
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