Concerns Regarding Social Media users and their Health Issues #Blog Entry 13

            One of the defining phenomena of the present times reshaping the world as we know it, is the accessibility to the internet. In 2017, there are now over 3 billion people logging onto social media accounts around the world. Although there are many positive aspects of social media for many people who logging onto it., but there are also risks. 

          Adolescents and Young adults can benefit from the use of social media in multiple facets of their lives, includine personal,social and physical aspects. But on the other hand Social media gives negative effects to the netizens. Some are the negative effects of social media to the netizens. 

Cyberbullying (Cyberharassment)

-it is defined as aggressive and repetitive acts meant to hurt someone and involves an imbalanced inflicted through electronic media. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers. Cyberbullying are associated with increased anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Internet Addiction

-it is defined as any online-related compulsive, behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones and ones work environment. And it will affect also the brains of the netizens with internet addiction, includin a decrease in gray matter volume and alterations in neurotransmitters.

 

Sleep Deprivation

-because of the time we spent in social media many people have been demonstrated in sleep deprived. The possible effects of it are higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, obesity and poorer school performance. A lack of proper sleep has been connected with reduced cognitive functions and lower academic performance.

Summary:

Social Media can have positive and negative effects to us. Overall, social media use is positive when it used for education, access to positive health information and developing and sustaining social connections. Despite these benefits social media can be harmful and can have negative consequences. Social Media use may be a proxy for other high-risk behavior.



“STOP VIOLENTING SOCIAL MEDIA, USED IT WISELY”



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