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Topic: The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

Course: Interplay of Nature Nurture


Student Name: Donita Alleyne
The term "social media" generally refers to platforms and technologies that enable users to create and share content or participate in
social networking (Oxford Languages, n.d.). These platforms facilitate interaction and communication among individuals and groups
through digital means, often allowing for real-time engagement and user-generated content (Kaplan & Haenlein, 2010).

Introduction
Social media has profoundly transformed the way we communicate, interact, and share information in this digital connected world.
Technologies enable individuals to communities, connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas, social media has become an integral part of
daily life for billions through the world. It encompasses multimedia sharing, live streaming, and real-time messaging, social media
continues to evolve rapidly. It bridges geographical boundaries, share information dissemination, and empowers users to express
themselves through creativity and social skills. However, along with its benefits, social media also raises significant societal and ethical
concerns, including privacy issues, misinformation dissemination, and the impact on mental health and well-being. As we look deeper
into the complexities of social media, understanding its multifaceted role in shaping modern communication and society becomes
increasingly crucial in life totality.
Pros And Cons Of Social Media (Table Summary)

Pros of social media Cons of social media


Anyone can publish their thoughts online It can lead to addiction
It is a free source of information It can increase online bullying
It can help us make social contacts It can lead to body image issues
It lets people find their subcultural groups It can be misused to spread misinformation
It allows the truth to get out It can affect interpersonal relationships
It is an excellent communication tool It can cause sleeplessness
It can help with self-development It can lead to leaks of private information
It can be educational It can be abused by employers
It can help businesses to grow It can increase stress
It can improve career opportunities It can lead to laziness and helps people
procrastinate
It can help people stay in touch with news It leads to polarization of society
It supports and encourages creativity
It is very entertaining
You can earn money with social media
It can help disarm social stigma
It stores unprecedented amounts of historical
information
This Question set out to investigate the effects of mental health with the use of Technology (Social Media). 20 individuals between the
ages of 18-25 were the tally groups
1. Which age group do you fall under?
18-20
20-22
22-24
24-25
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2. "How often do you use social media?


Less than 1 hour per day
1-2 hours per day
2-3 hours per day
3-4 hours per day
More than 4 hours per day
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3. Do you feel anxious or stressed when you don't have access to social media?
Yes
No
Sometimes
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4. Do you compare yourself to others on social media?


Yes, frequently
Yes, sometimes
No, rarely
No, never
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5. Which social media platforms do you use regularly?


Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
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6. Do you feel pressure to present a perfect image of yourself on social media?


Yes
No
Sometimes
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7. Has social media ever negatively affected your self-esteem or body image?
Yes
No
Maybe
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8. Do you feel addicted to social media?


Yes
No
I'm not sure
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9. Do you feel addicted to social media?


Yes
No
I'm not sure
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10. Do you have difficulty focusing on tasks due to social media distractions?
Yes
No
Sometimes
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11. What activities do you often neglect because of social media?


Studying
Exercising
Sleeping
Socializing with friends
Hobbies/Interests
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12. Do you feel pressure to constantly be connected and respond to social media notifications?
Yes
No
Sometimes
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13. Do you feel lonely or excluded when seeing others' social media posts of events or gatherings you weren't invited to?
Yes
No
Sometimes
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14. Does social media enhance your overall well-being and happiness?
Yes
No
It depends
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15. Have you ever taken a break from social media to improve your mental well-being?
Yes
No
Planning to
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16. Have you noticed any changes in your mood or mental health since using social media?
Yes,
negative changes Yes
positive changes No,
no change
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17. Have you been affected by cyberbullying


Yes
No
Sometimes
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Conclusion
This research has shown that, the impact of social media on mental health is complex and multifaceted. While it can provide social
support, facilitate connections, and offer access to valuable information, it also poses risks such as cyberbullying, feelings of inadequacy
due to comparisons, and addiction. This research has concluded that the excessive use of social media may contribute to mental health
such as anxiety, depression, and a distorted sense of reality. Moderation and awareness of one's usage and habits are crucial for
maintaining positive mental health in the digital age, little recreation was seen as the social digital environment now taking the place of
naturing our world while nature is gradually being altered especially for the younger generation. While cyberbullying becoming a silence
but yet noticeable attacks on individuals that frequently visits the social media platform

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