Negative Impact Of Social Media On Teens

Negative Impact of Social Media on Teens
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Negative Impact of Social Media on Teens
It is impressive how the world has changed because of technology. Technology advancement has turned the world into a global village, where information from a region far away can reach individuals all over the world in a short time o at the same time. Unlike decades ago, this same information would have taken time to reach the outside world or never get to reach them at all. The same way information is easily being shared so are we also gained other aspects from other regions for examples, business ideas, fashion, a way of life culinary experiences, cultures, religion and opinions. One of the simplest and convenient ways of gaining and sharing information today is through technology with the help of social media. Social media platforms, for example, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat have become an integral part of individual life in today's society. However, there is a segment that is most affected by this phenomenon. It has been concluded that if the teenage group are not monitored on their social media use there are severe effects on their overall well being. Observed that today's teen will be affected by the use of social media in that it will increase phone usage reducing concentration and hence low grades at school, there a strong link between social media use in teens and the health and well being of the teens and it has also been observed to impact one's ego and self-image. This paper is going to look at the negative effects of social media on teens.
The rapid growth in technology can be said to be a blessing to society, computers and smartphones have made lives easy and hence becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Many because of its endless capabilities have appreciated the internet, which is a major component of technology. Today the internet can be said to be the item that makes the world go round. Social media, which has become a major component of the internet, has many benefits but if not monitored and carefully used it has been observed to cause severe effects among the teens.
Today teenagers are vulnerable to many development aspects in the ever-changing life and environment. Thus knowing and learning the effects brought about by social media, usage is important. Social media could be a great tool for communication and entertainment however; the evils it brings out cannot be ignored. When these negative impacts that are mostly ignored if they not recognized and handled on time may result in bigger threats such as health and wellbeing of the child. Teenagers can positively use social media to find community and embrace the same; however, their mental health is more often than not negatively affected by this culture of comparison. As teens are hardwired for socialization, social media makes it easy and immediate. However, too much time spent on social media does result in symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Self-esteem and Body Image
Most social media platforms today have made it easy for people to share their lives, fashion, cars, perfect body shapes, and riches. For example, Instagram offers a platform where one can post pictures and videos of themselves. If one is creative eno...