Effects of Social Media on Youth

Effects of Online Social Media on Youth

Mentor: Dr. Alok BansalPresented by:

Satyam ShrivastavaLavakush DwivediAnshuli JainManoj PandeyNeeraj OjhaWhat is social media?Social media refers to interaction among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.Social refers to instinctual needs humans have to connect with other humansMedia what we use to make connections with other humansSocial Media Media used for social interaction

Types of online social MediaSocial Networking sites, like FacebookMicrobloging, like TwitterJoint projects, like WikipediaMedia sharing, like YoutubeSocial news, like RedditVirtual social worlds, like second lifePurpose of using Social mediaChecking facebook/twitterFinding information relevant to researchSending and receiving e-mailDownloading music and other thingsListening to musicShopping (E-commerce)Chatting

Present StatisticsUsers of a particular Positive impact of online social media on YouthRapid communicationBe in touch with the worldEarningsBuilding relationship and finding a common ground in an open societyEmpathyWriting BlogsSocial movementsSocial media and the Arab Spring

Negative impact of online social media on YouthCyber bullingTextingPrivacyTime wasteNarcism Information provided may be not be trusted alwaysHealth issues:DepressionStress/hyper tensionBehavioural changesAggression and violenceTendency to be aloneAnxiety problems

Impact of high exposure onbehaviour and mental healthMiddle schoolers use more media than any other age group (8 hrs., 40 min per day)Lower academic achievement, gradesLower attachment to school/collegeShorter attention spansRisks associated with Social MediaRisk in making new friends,fraudHealth issuesE books Vs paper booksWrong image

Recommendations for better use of Social Media among youthFor parents and caretakersFor communityTechnological solutionsHealth providersResearch Evaluation

Ways to Combat Negative Media Effects Without Overt Regulation Educating Youth in Media LiteracyParent-Child Interaction Moderation of media consumption Spending offline time more than online timeSpending more time with familyChoosing to meet people in person rather than onlineYoga/exercisesKeeping a check on internet activity and avoiding excessive usage

11ConclusionNo doubt, Social Networking Sites are of great help in the youths daily life; however, it has positive and negative effects which depend on how a person will utilize it. Social Networking Sites can benefit us in numerous ways and that it can make life easier for us; however, we should keep in mind that everything in life should be taken in moderation in this case, done in moderation. We should always set our priorities straight and remember that despite being given all that we need, a little extra work wouldnt do us harm.