Question

Do some light research on how technology and media, including social media, use affect our mental/emotional health. Write a short, one paragraph response about what you learned and how you plan to apply this knowledge in your own technology/media use.

Answer 1

Since social media is a relatively new technology, there hasn't been much research done to determine if using it would have positive or negative long-term effects. But several studies have discovered a substantial correlation between using social media excessively and a higher risk of melancholy, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even s*icide ideation. The majority of us now use our smartphones or tablets to access social media. While this makes staying in contact incredibly simple, it also makes social media always available. This continual, high-speed connectivity can lead to issues with impulse control, damage your ability to concentrate and focus, interfere with your sleep, and make you dependent on your phone.