SCHOOL – DAVPS BISTUPUR

NAME – SHAURYA SINGH

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CLASS – X
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TOPIC – IMPACT OF SOCIAL
MEDIA
AISSE – 2024-2025
 IMPACT
OF
SOCIAL MEDIA
ON TODAY’S YOUTH
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 INDEX

INTERNATIONAL
BARGRAPH
INTRODUCTION COMPARISION
TOPIC

CASE STUDY CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY

 INTRODUCTION
Social Media has completely changed how
we engage, communicate, and get
information. It has several benefits,
including interacting with loved ones,
networking, and sharing content and ideas
on a platform.

Nevertheless, there are drawbacks as well,

such as issues with privacy, the
dissemination of false information, and the
possibility of cyberbullying. This article
discusses social media's benefits and
drawbacks, offering a fair assessment of
how it affects our personal and professional
lives. We may choose how to use social
media more wisely if we know these factors.
 POSITIVE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON SOCIETY
• During the recent Covid-19 pandemic,
education was one of the worst affected
Social media today plays a crucial role
activities. Thanks to social media which in connecting families, friends, and
played a vital role in providing education relatives living in Far Away places.
to millions of students through online
classes who would otherwise have been
deprived of it paragraph text

People can connect instantly by

• Academic education is provided on social using a digital device at their
media using various tools, including blogs, disposal anytime from anywhere
podcasts, e-Learning
with an internet connection.
m-learning, etc.

Interestingly the educational role of social media is not

only limited to academic education but is very broad and
also includes dimensions like enhancing awareness
regarding various topics, including current affairs,
politics, environment, etc.
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 NEGATIVE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
1. Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is one of the major concerns worldwide that happens on social

media a lot to manipulate, humiliate and cause harm to another person online. It
has become the reason students are getting mentally tortured and emotionally
unwell. Hence, it is imperative for the parent to teach their child not to bully
anyone in any way.

2. Academic Distraction

Excessive involvement in social media diverts students from their academics.

They spend their long hours on social media which causes a lack of time
management in their studies and they don’t even focus on their studies.
Students get to know more on social media platforms but it is also a huge
distraction for their academics.

3. Excessive Addiction

Involvement in social media can make students addicted. Addiction to social

media can be very dangerous and harmful for y o u n g minds. Parents must be
attentive towards their kids, they shouldn’t let their children become addicted.
SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE
Back in 2005, when social media was still in its infancy, only about 5 percent of
users in the United States were involved in social media. In 2019, that number
grew to about 70 percent.

Pew Research Center surveyed social media usage and popularity among US
adults early in 2019. The survey found that while the most-used social
platforms for adults are YouTube and Facebook; teens prefer SnapChat and
Instagram, while TikTok is reportedly the fastest growing social network
among younger users.

Social media use is nearly universal among today’s teens. Pew Research
Center reports 97 percent of 13- to 17-year-olds use at least one of seven
major online platforms.

The amount of time spent on social sites is astounding. One report indicates
the average teen ages 13 to 18 spends about nine hours on social media each
day; tweens ages 8 to 12 are on for about six hours a day.

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 PROS: WHY IS SOCIAL MEDIA
GOOD?
Social media and technology offer us greater convenience
and connectivity:

staying connected with family and friends worldwide via

email, text, FaceTime, etc.
Quick access to information and research

banking and bill pay at our fingertips

online learning, job skills, content discovery (YouTube)

involvement in civic engagement (fundraising, social
awareness, provides a voice)
great marketing tools
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 CONS: WHY IS SOCIAL MEDIA BAD?
Along with the good comes the bad. With all of its benefits, the nature of social
media presents a range of potential issues.

Online vs Reality :- Social media itself is not the problem. It is the way people
use it in place of actual communication and in-person socializing. “Friends” on
social media may not actually be friends, and may even be strangers.

Increased usage :- 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. Once you succeed, your brain will give
you a dose of dopamine and other happiness hormones, making you happy. The
same mechanism functions when you post a picture to Instagram or Facebook.
Once you see all the notifications for likes and positive comments popping up on
your screen, you’ll subconsciously register it as a reward. But that’s not all, social
media is full of mood-modifying experiences.

Fear of Missing Out :- FOMO has become a common theme, and often leads to
continual checking of social media sites. The idea that you might miss out on
something if you’re not online can affect your mental health.

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SOCIAL MEDIA AND BULLYING
Sadly, there is an ugly side to all that technology offers. While bullying is not a new
concept, social media and technology have brought bullying to a new level. It becomes
a more constant, ever-present threat – cyberbullying. The State of Rhode Island anti-
bullying laws & regulations define bullying and cyberbullying as follows:

“Bullying” means the use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic
expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof directed at a
student that:

causes physical or emotional harm to the student or damage to the student’s property,

places the student in reasonable fear of harm to himself/herself or of damage to

his/her property,

creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or abusive educational environment for

the student

infringes on the rights of the student to participate in school activities

materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of
a school
 CYBER BULLYING
“Cyber bullying” means bullying through the
use of technology or any electronic
communication, which shall include, but not be
limited to, any transfer of signs, signals,
writing, images, sounds, data, texting or
intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole
or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic,
photo electronic or photo optical system,
including, but not limited to, electronic mail,
Internet communications, instant messages or
facsimile communications.

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SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT ON OUR MENTAL
HEALTH AND TIPS TO USE IT SAFETY
For many of us, checking Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other social media is a part
of our normal routine. In 2023, there was an estimated 4.9 billion social media users
worldwide. The average person spends 145 minutes on social media every day.

Viewing posts from friends and family across the world can be a way to make you feel
more connected. However, social media use has a dark side.

Social media can negatively impact our overall wellbeing by fueling anxiety,
depression, loneliness and FOMO (fear or missing out). These issues are especially
prevalent in teens and young adults.

Social media is here to stay and will continue to evolve and become more invasive. If
you’re spending a lot of time on social media and feeling sadness, dissatisfaction,
frustration, or loneliness, it may be time to re-examine your relationship with your online
presence.

Understanding how social media impacts our mental health and overall wellbeing is
important for yourself and your loved ones.
 WAYS TO SAFELY USED SOCIAL MEDIA

• A great way to improve your relationship with

social media and help decrease the negative
effects is to decrease your daily screen time.
Tips to decrease screen time include:

• Set time limits on social media apps within

your phone settings

• Designate specific hours for social media

usage

• Look through your friends and followers list

and unfriend people whose accounts make
you feel bad about yourself

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INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON
Views of social media and its impacts on society

Most say social media is a good thing for democracy in their

country
Most see digital connectivity making people more easy to
manipulate – but also more informed
Most see social media making it easier to manipulate people
Majorities see social media leading to more informed citizens
Many see social media leading to political division
Views are mixed regarding social media’s impact on tolerance
Young adults tend to see social media making people more
accepting of diverse views
Views are divided over how social media has affected civility
of political discussions
Social media seen as effective for raising awareness but less
so for affecting policies
Younger adults more likely to see social media as an effective
way to change people’s minds
Social media seen as more effective for raising public
awareness by users
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS
SOCITY, A CASE STUDY ON TENNAGERS
 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the impact of social media on society is
undeniable. It has revolutionized the way we
communicate, share information, and connect with
others. However, it is important to recognize the
potential drawbacks such as privacy concerns,
misinformation, and the spread of fake news.
Moving forward, it is crucial for individuals to use
social media responsibly and critically evaluate the
information they encounter. We can harness the
power of social media for positive change and
meaningful connections by promoting digital
literacy and online safety.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION:- https://testbook.com/ias-preparation/social-media-and-its-impact-on-society

POSITIVE IMPACT OF SOCIETY :- https://testbook.com/ias-preparation/social-media-and-its-impact-on-society

NEGATIVE IMPACT OF SOCIET :- https://testbook.com/ias-preparation/social-media-and-its-impact-on-society

SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE :- https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly

PROS:- WHY IS SOCIAL MEDIA IS GOOD? :- https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly

CONS:- WHY SOCIAL MEDIS IS BAD?:- https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBERBULLYING:- https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly

CYBERBULLYING:- https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT ON OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND TIPS TO USE IT SAFETY:- https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-
health/social-medias-impact-our-mental-health-and-tips-to-use-it-safely/2024/05

WAYS TO SAFELY USED SOCIAL MEDIA :- https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/social-medias-impact-our-mental-

health-and-tips-to-use-it-safely/2024/05

INTERNATIONAL COMPARISION :- https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2022/12/06/views-of-social-media-and-its-impacts-on-

society-in-advanced-economies-2022/

CASE STUDY :- https://pixabay.com/images/search/social%20media%20bad/?pagi=2

CONCLUSION :- https://conclusionproject.com/social-media/
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