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The Loneliness of Social MediaThe Loneliness of Social Media
Matt LégerMatt Léger Photo: Alix.KreilVia: Flickr.com
Photo: Alix.KreilVia: Flickr.com
Social media should a be tool, rather than the main platform for connecting with friends.Social media should a be tool, rather than the main platform for connecting with friends.
Photo: Gabrielle BucataruVia: Flickr.com
Photo: Gabrielle BucataruVia: Flickr.com
This is made evident when examining the extreme effects of social media on our lives.
This is made evident when examining the extreme effects of social media on our lives.
Photo: Christian SchierigVia: Flickr.com
Photo: Christian SchierigVia: Flickr.com
Social Media:
1.A cause for loneliness
2.A cure for loneliness
3. Finding the balance
Social Media:
1.A cause for loneliness
2.A cure for loneliness
3. Finding the balance
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1. The Cause1. The Cause
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Via: Flickr.com
Social media presents users with “opportunit[ies] to connect with others [whereby there is a] […] lack of social contact.” 2
Social media presents users with “opportunit[ies] to connect with others [whereby there is a] […] lack of social contact.” 2
Photo: RanVia: Flickr.comPhoto: Ran
Via: Flickr.com
This is because social media interaction puts convenience in the forefront at the cost of genuine interactions. 10
This is because social media interaction puts convenience in the forefront at the cost of genuine interactions. 10
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Photo: Marrio VecchiVia: Flickr.com
As a result, the connections made through these platforms are shallow because users can disengage at will. 11
As a result, the connections made through these platforms are shallow because users can disengage at will. 11
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Photo: Jenna SouersVia: Flickr.com
Furthermore, social media users admit to using platforms such as Facebook to “creep on people”. 1 This toxic behaviour makes consumers “feel the inadequacy of [their] social li[ves]” 2
Furthermore, social media users admit to using platforms such as Facebook to “creep on people”. 1 This toxic behaviour makes consumers “feel the inadequacy of [their] social li[ves]” 2
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Photo: MehzingVia: Flickr.com
Such activities are a hindrance to mental health and can cause depression, which is considered “a disease of loneliness”.9
Such activities are a hindrance to mental health and can cause depression, which is considered “a disease of loneliness”.9
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Photo: LibrarymookVia: Flickr.com
2. The Cure2. The Cure
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Photo: PennyVia:
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Easily inferred from its title,Easily inferred from its title,
social media is a catalyst for social interaction.social media is a catalyst for social interaction.
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Photo: Himanshu Joshi Via: Flickr.com
The six degrees of separation principle infers that “everyone on the planet is separated by six people.” 3 However, according to Facebook, their users are actually
connected through “an average of less than three and a half [friends].” 3
The six degrees of separation principle infers that “everyone on the planet is separated by six people.” 3 However, according to Facebook, their users are actually
connected through “an average of less than three and a half [friends].” 3
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Photo: imzero2011Via: Flickr.com
The digital world has taken its place alongside school and friends’ houses and extracurriculars as a place where teens go to make and strengthen friendships.” 7
The digital world has taken its place alongside school and friends’ houses and extracurriculars as a place where teens go to make and strengthen friendships.” 7
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Photo: Hudson AlvinVia: Flickr.com
As a matter of fact, “57% of teens have met a new friend online.” 6
As a matter of fact, “57% of teens have met a new friend online.” 6
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Photo: Kena SenVia: Flickr.com
By the same token, a “third of couples [are] marrying someone they met online.” 5
By the same token, a “third of couples [are] marrying someone they met online.” 5
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Photo: MomotionsVia: Flickr.com
3. Finding the balance3. Finding the balance
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Photo: Emily MaryVia: Flickr.com
Studies have found poor psychological functioning among teens who are heavy user of social media. This is because no one is telling them to “toss their phones in the garbage.” 8
Studies have found poor psychological functioning among teens who are heavy user of social media. This is because no one is telling them to “toss their phones in the garbage.” 8
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Photo: Justin EganVia: Flickr.com
This is not implying that social media consumption should be eliminated. Instead, it infers that usage should be “limit[ed]”.8
This is not implying that social media consumption should be eliminated. Instead, it infers that usage should be “limit[ed]”.8
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Photo: PhilippeVia: Flickr.com
?So how do we achieve this balanceSo how do we achieve this balance
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By defining the purpose of social media use, consumers will be more equipped to practice self-restraint. 4
By defining the purpose of social media use, consumers will be more equipped to practice self-restraint. 4
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TakeawayTakeaway
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Photo: BonitaVia: Flickr.com
Social media is an extremely power tool, and this is how it should remain. Social media should not be the platform for social interaction because it can lead to loneliness. That being said, users who are able to restrict their consumption of social media by defining their usage goals will realized the benefits that social media has to offer.
Social media is an extremely power tool, and this is how it should remain. Social media should not be the platform for social interaction because it can lead to loneliness. That being said, users who are able to restrict their consumption of social media by defining their usage goals will realized the benefits that social media has to offer.
Photo: Robert BraddockVia: Flickr.com
Photo: Robert BraddockVia: Flickr.com
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