POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

What is Social media?

Social media is the collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, information or content-sharing and collaboration.

Examples of Social Media’s are facebook, twitter,  snapchat, youtube, instagram etc.
There are many criminals on social media who use it for cyber crime.

Positive effects of social media

v  You can find/connect with anyone around the globe.

v  It is more convenient than traditional methods of communications.

v  Business can use social media to target their specific audience.

v  Many jobs are created for social media development/manager.

v  You can share your life events with others. 

Negative Effects of Social Media

v  Lack of sleep. Lack of sleep affects your brain.

                                I.            Lack of sleep brings feelings of depression, anger and anxiety to the surface.

                              II.            Sleep deprivation leads to risk taking behaviour.

                            III.            A brain which is deprived of sleep will form less memory (hippocampus impairment),new information is prevented from being stored, due to lack of sleep.

v  You might suffer from relying on technology and internet instead of learning the particular knowledge and expertise.

v  You might suffer from poor vision.

v  You might loose ability to interact with other people.

v  You might suffer from having a hard time to learn.

v  You could get lower Grades.

Spending just one day away from social media can be one of the best things you can do for your mental health.