Is social media good for friendships?
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Social Media Can Strengthen Friendships When kids have healthy friendships, they not only feel accepted for who they are, but they also feel more empowered and connected to the world around them. Friends also can speak truth into their lives and encourage them to explore their dreams.
A Majority of Teens Say Social Media Better Connects Them to Their Friends’ Feelings and Lives. As discussed earlier in the report, social media is a critical platform for making and staying in touch with friends.
How does social media have a positive impact on friendships?
A big positive associated with social media is that it is easier to make a large number of friends within a short time only. Just a few years ago, it wasn’t really easy to connect with many people, until and unless you were extremely outgoing and could make conversations with almost everyone you would just meet.
The negative aspects of social media However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.
The positive effects of social media are plentiful. According to a Harvard study, routine social media use is positively associated with social wellbeing, self-rated health, and mental health. We just need to be mindful users and keep a healthy perspective about social media’s role in our lives.
What are the positive and negative effects of social media on students?
Social Media has many positive effects on education including better communication, timely information, socializing online, learning, enhancing skills, making a career among others. But the same has some negative effects which include identity theft, cyber bullying, and social isolation.
The more time spent on social media can lead to cyberbullying, social anxiety, depression, and exposure to content that is not age appropriate. Social Media is addicting. When you’re playing a game or accomplishing a task, you seek to do it as well as you can.