Positive and negative effects of social media

Article #34

June _22_2022 Wednesday

When it talks about social media,what would be the first thing you come up in your mind?

Every one of us already knows what is really meant by social Media.

Social media are interactive digital channels that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks. Wikipedia

read.cash community platform is also an example or under the influence of social media. Our activities all day were supported by a lot of branches of our so-called social media.

The modern world revolves around a lot of changes and upgraded technology. as we all know it helps a lot of individuals in their everyday life. Mostly our time was dependent on it.

For individuals, social media is used to keep in touch with friends and extended family. Some people will use various social media applications to network career opportunities, find people across the globe with like-minded interests, and share their thoughts, feelings, insights, and emotions. Those who engage in these activities are part of a virtual social network.

For businesses, social media is an indispensable tool. Companies use the platform to find and engage with customers, drive sales through advertising and promotion, gauge consumer trends, and offer customer service or support.

Social media's role in helping businesses is significant. It facilitates communication with customers, enabling the melding of social interactions on e-commerce sites. Its ability to collect information helps focus on marketing efforts and market research. It helps in promoting products and services, as it enables the distribution of targeted, timely, and exclusive sales and coupons to would-be customers. Further, social media can help in building customer relationships through loyalty programs linked to social media.

How is social media help you with your daily life?

Actually, many years ago I don't have any gadgets to used for my daily life routine.My parents cannot afford to buy any of it.when we have projects in school,my group mates will go to the Internet cafe for a research of our work papers.only a few has already an internet connection especially enternet cafe.but we were used to it until our technology continue to improve and more discoveries.

It helps us to make our life easy and more satisfaction for every transaction needed for our schooling , works, connecting with family and friends it is more easy even in abroad, or anywhere around the world it revolves around all my social media.

When we talk about the good, there is always a contradiction or negative effects of social media.

Negative effects on social media.

Stress and depression

Because of their pressure of what they are doing from school or in works when it does not finish on time. It makes them more irritable and loss of self-confidence. Hard to sleep, less communication to someone around.

Cyberbully

It is also form of harassment in social world ,It affects their daily life as an individual ,harmful bullying behavior such as posting harmful rumors ,threats, and sexual remarks.

Victims of cyberbullying may experience lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation, and various negative emotional responses, including being scared, frustrated, angry, or depressed.

Addict on social media games

Most of the children today is really dependent on the Internet and playing games.and it is more rampant when lockdown during a pandemic was rapidly spreading.it takes at their past time. but it becomes more addicted to them.it affects a lot to us. less communication and lack of attention are now acted.

Almost everybody was focused on the modern technology and so much enjoyed using social media icons.

My thoughts,

We are enjoying today because of social media,it leads us to have a good and better tomorrows for our children but in a way by not using it in a right way,what would be the outcome for all of this if we cannot handle our addiction in using social media? I hope this article can share some pointers to achieve.

That's all for today,,

Godbless all!

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