2. Use of Social Media is almost unavoidable.
Number of people using social media sites is
growing exponentially.
73% of teens 12-17 are using Facebook.
Is this good or bad?
Facebook brings about well being, at the
same time undermines it.
3. Allows young adults discover new ways of
communication and connecting with one
another.
Meet new friends and explore new interests.
Not necessarily meeting new people, they are
enriching current friendships.
However limits valuable learning experiences
and limits social life, away from the internet.
4. Bullying, cliques etc. are just as prevalent
online as they are offline.
Social Media makes this more readily
available.
“Facebook Depression” results from heavy
use of social media, an individual displays
signs of depression due to the intensity of
the online world.
Social Media can make children feel
inadequate due friend tallies, statuses, and
pictures of people having a good time.
5. Well Adjusted Kids tend to filter what they
post, and only show positive aspects, and
qualities of themselves.
Resulting in positive comments from friends,
when less-well adjusted read these positive
comments, they end up feeling worse.
Can also occur in adults in the same manner.
6. Most of the older generation does not
understand the online world, but supervision is
very important.
Checking in regularly with children is important,
but can be counterproductive.
Frequent monitoring can drive a child away
◦ Important to build relationship early with child regarding
social media.
Adults who may be suffering from this don’t have
parents to monitor this phenomenon
◦ Close friends should examine one another to see if
someone close to them may be experiencing this.
7. Businesses thrive on the use of social media
platforms.
With these platforms under so much scrutiny
in the news they should be worried about
what happens next to these social media
platforms.
One form of action would be to raise
awareness, and show their concern on this
issue to the social media community.
8. Have you experienced or witnessed
“Facebook Depression”?
Do you think “Facebook Depression” is a
distinction of depression in young adults, or
is a distinct phenomenon?
Is there something businesses can do to
counteract this issue?