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Project Description
Project Description
For this project, I explored how social media impacts myself and society as a whole.
Social Media Addiction Survey
Social Media Addiction Survey
After taking the “AM I ADDICTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA?” QUIZ, I realized I used social media way too much! The results stated,
You're fairly reliant on social media, but there are far worse culprits! Still, it's good to be reminded that UK adults spend an average of 8 hrs 41 mins on screens every day, and 4 hours of that on smartphone apps alone (mainly social media). That's about a third of each day checking apps. Do you need to rethink your social media habits and the amount of time you spend scrolling?
And I do think I need to rethink. I spend on average about three hours a day on social sites. I'm going to work on decreasing that time over the next few weeks.
Interesting Social Media Statistic
Interesting Social Media Statistic
The most interesting stat in the articles provided was how many times a day people say they access social media. The data matches my own use of these social sites.
Social Media's Impact on Society
Social Media's Impact on Society
In my opinion, social media's impact on society has been both negative and positive. I have a richer and more diverse friend group because of social media. I'm able to express myself and connect with others who have similar interests. However, on the negative side, it affects my mental health, and I know there is a lot of misinformation spread. Overall, I think the positives outweigh the negatives.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
I spend way too much time on social sites, and it's starting to impact my mental health negatively. Although my usage is on par with my peers, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing.
Sources
Sources
Auxier, B. a. (2021, April 7). Social Media Use in 2021. Retrieved from Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/04/07/social-media-use-in-2021/
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