The Impact of Social Media

This project asked us to reflect on how we use social media. By taking a social media addiction quiz and learning different statistics regarding the Internet, I was able to come to the conclusion that I have a relatively healthy relationship with social media. Let's dive Into that together.

Social Media Addiction Survery

According to the quiz, I have a healthy relationship with social media-confirming my beliefs.

Fun Fact About Social Media

With the use of social media on the rise, I was at first surprised YouTube Is the top ranked social media, and rising. After thinking about It some more, youtube Is one of the more diverse and educational medias out there, and It's not surprising people flock to It.

Impact of Social Media on Society

Social media has the power to educate, empower and be a force for good. Fortunately...or Unfortunately, the Internet reflects what humans put on It, and that can come with Ill Intent. Right now, the Internet Is filled with more and more false Information and Is being used to decieve the masses. Now, more than ever, do we need to be teaching Information literacy early In life.

Lessons Learned: Social Media, like any media, needs to be looked at critically. While It provides Information, Information can be skewed. With these details In mind, consuming Information and content can release dopamine, become addicting. It Is careful to be wary regarding your usage and application of Information you use.

Works Cited

Pew Research Center. (2024, November 13). Social Media Fact sheet. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/#find-out-more

Team, E. (2022, 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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