The Internet has been unfolding and evolving over the past forty years, making the world, as we know it a smaller place. With advancements to communications and with a variety of Social Network sites (SNSs; for definition and history see, Boyd & Ellison, 2007), restrictions can be limitless. The use of SNS i.e. Facebook has been integrated into daily routines. Longwood University suggests that Facebook has brought great innovation to our society i.e. worldwide communication at our fingertips, keeping in contact with old/new friends and social news updates etc. However SNS have a dark side and most people are affected of its negative behavioral impact. I will look at a psychological overview, of many negative cognitive behaviors in adolescences, as a result of excessive use of SNS via Facebook.
As cited from May 2010, Mark Zuckerberg told Time reporter Dan Fletcher that Facebook’s mission was to build a Web where “the default is social” in order to “make the world more open and connected”. Facebook has been so carefully created using “invisible algorithms and protocols to control the visibility of friends, news, items, or ideas” thus keeping the user interested and logged on longer. As one could read this as being a positive statement, there are many negative psychological consequences, such as addiction.
Research indicates from Wilson et al.'s (2010) that low self-esteem has amplified the addictive process of adolescence repeatedly logging into SNS. Self-esteem is part of self-concept. As cited from Eyesenck, M.W. (2013) when self-esteem is low, confidence and motivation are at minimal in an adolescence demeanor. As a result, the addiction to logging into SNS, causes a boost to self-esteem i.e. confidence and motivation. Furthe...
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Recent advancements in technology have created a new form of communication. We call this new type of communication social media. Some of the big names in social media are Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Most people today use some form of social media on a daily basis. Social media is most popular amongst adolescents. According to a poll conducted by Infographic, nine out of ten teenagers have used social media. Whenever a new technological advancement occurs there is concern over how it will affect society. In the case of social media, the concern is greatest for adolescents. So, how does social media effect adolescents? Social media can have both negative and positive effects. Some of the effects of using social media can be depression, addiction, cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content.
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In today’s society, much advancement has been made throughout the universe. However, one that seems to stand out in particular is the use of social media. Social media has both positive and negative effects on society. This advancement has led to a difference in communication to everyone by reconnecting with others, or even informing the public nationwide through televisions such as the news or talk shows. However, is social media safe to use? Social media has a great impact on everyone in society. While allowing your children or teenagers to engage in social media a few things to consider are the risks of youth using social media, what age is too young, and also how social media is useful in some cases. Children participate in cyber bullying now and even find themselves involved in bad habits, such as sexting (Schurgin O’Keefe). According to a recent poll conducted, over 22 percent of teenagers log onto their social media site more than ten times a day (Schurgin O’Keefe). Not everything is negative towards social media, but there are precautions that need to be taken when there is the youth involved.