Social Media Impact

Project Description

For this project i was able to explore how social media impact myself and society all together and what potential issues it can cause in the future.

Social Media Addiction Survey

Results

"Congratulations! Psychologists estimate that as many as 5 to 10% of Americans meet the criteria for social media addiction today. But luckily, that's not you! Not checking social media every few minutes doesn't make you feel anxious, as you prefer to live 'in the moment' rather than through your apps. You use social media to your advantage, at work and to connect with friends and family, but you know when to put it away. Keep it up!"

My opinion: I wasent suprised i do like using social media dont get me wrong. I like scrolling on tiktok every once in a while . Put i honestly i keep myself occupied by playing games on my phone or watching tv shows. I also do have a busy life as a work and do school so when i do get the chance to scroll its at night and in the morning and than once maybe midday.

Interesting social media Statistic

In 2021 Their was a increase on how adults usedd there social media. The increase was a 21% increase. The increase was seeen in young adult for social media involving tiktok and instagram. Tiktok has seen an increase in young adults as they are able to talk about whats on their mind by making short videos. Instagram has become a unique way of communicating with friends from longg ditsance and sharing ones life. Facebook and youtube are the highest on the chart indicating a steady change, as most older adult and young adult watch videos for multiple catagories.

Lesson Learned:

Throughout this unit i've relized how much social media can take over ones life, by giving it hours of our time without realizing it. I have also self reflected on how I might not use social media as much right now since I am constantly busy. But in the past I have had issues where I will stay on tiktok for 4 hours straight without realizing. I think this year My tiktok has involved alot of debates with politics and I have decided to not be using it as much for that same reason.

Social Medias Impact On Society

Social media can bring positive effect or negitive for those that use it correctly. Even if it used correctly it can still be hard because those around you might not. I think one of the challanges in social media is app "Tiktok" i think the app is a media everyone is satisfied with and mostly younger adults. Theyre more prone to be there swiping for hours, or constantly making different video, in ways to express themselves. Im also a vicitim of swiping, and making videos, the social media app gives me a sense of relief. But the negative effect, can be catched when you are constantly swiping when you can be having social lives with friends and family. Its all about the balance between our phones and our real lives.

Sources

Gottfried, J. (2024, January 31). Americans’ social media use. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/

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Team, E. (2022a, January 26). “am I addicted to Social Media?” quiz. Time to Log Off. https://www.itstimetologoff.com/wp_quiz/am-i-addicted-to-social-media-quiz/

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