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Social Media Essay

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ അടിസ്ഥാനപരമായി കമ്പ്യൂട്ടറുമായോ ഏതെങ്കിലും മനുഷ്യ ആശയവിനിമയവുമായോ വിവര കൈമാറ്റവുമായോ ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു. കമ്പ്യൂട്ടർ, ടാബ്‌ലെറ്റ് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ മൊബൈൽ വഴി ലഭിക്കുന്നത്. ഇത് സാധ്യമാക്കുന്ന നിരവധി വെബ്‌സൈറ്റുകളും ആപ്പുകളും ഉണ്ട്. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഇപ്പോൾ ആശയവിനിമയത്തിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ മാധ്യമമായി മാറുകയും അതിവേഗം ജനപ്രീതി നേടുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. ആശയങ്ങളും ഉള്ളടക്കവും വിവരങ്ങളും വാർത്തകളും പരസ്പരം വളരെ വേഗത്തിൽ പങ്കിടാൻ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ നിങ്ങളെ പ്രാപ്തരാക്കുന്നു. കഴിഞ്ഞ കുറച്ച് വർഷങ്ങളായി സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ ഉപയോഗം ക്രമാതീതമായി വളരുകയും ലോകമെമ്പാടുമുള്ള ദശലക്ഷക്കണക്കിന് ഉപയോക്താക്കളെ ഒരുമിച്ച് കൊണ്ടുവരികയും ചെയ്തു.

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മലയാളത്തിൽ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിൽ ഹ്രസ്വവും നീണ്ടതുമായ ഉപന്യാസം

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലെ ഉപന്യാസം – 1 (300 വാക്കുകൾ).

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഇന്ന് നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ വലിയ പങ്ക് വഹിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. ഒരു ബട്ടൺ അമർത്തുമ്പോൾ, ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പോസിറ്റീവ്, നെഗറ്റീവ് വിവരങ്ങളുടെ വിപുലമായ ശ്രേണിയിലേക്ക് ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് ആക്‌സസ് ലഭിക്കും. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വളരെ ശക്തമായ ഒരു മാധ്യമമാണ്, അത് എല്ലാവരേയും ബാധിക്കുന്നു. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയില്ലാത്ത നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതം സങ്കൽപ്പിക്കാൻ പ്രയാസമാണ്, പക്ഷേ അതിന്റെ അമിതമായ ഉപയോഗം കാരണം, നാമും അതിന് വില നൽകേണ്ടിവരും. സമൂഹത്തിൽ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ സ്വാധീനത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് ധാരാളം വാദങ്ങൾ അവതരിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്, അത് ഒരു അനുഗ്രഹമാണെന്ന് ചിലർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. മറ്റുള്ളവർക്ക് ഇത് ഒരു ശാപമാണെന്ന് തോന്നുന്നു.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ നല്ല ഫലങ്ങൾ

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ സാമൂഹിക വികസനത്തിന് സംഭാവന നൽകുകയും നിരവധി ബിസിനസുകൾ വളർത്തുന്നതിന് സഹായിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. ദശലക്ഷക്കണക്കിന് ശക്തരായ ഉപഭോക്താക്കളിലേക്ക് എത്തിച്ചേരുന്നതിന് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ, മാർക്കറ്റിംഗ് പോലുള്ള ഉപകരണങ്ങൾ ഇത് നൽകുന്നു. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലൂടെ നമുക്ക് വിവരങ്ങളും വാർത്തകളും എളുപ്പത്തിൽ ലഭിക്കും. ഏതൊരു സാമൂഹിക കാരണത്തെക്കുറിച്ചും അവബോധം സൃഷ്ടിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള നല്ലൊരു ഉപകരണമാണ് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ ഉപയോഗം. ഉദ്യോഗാർത്ഥികൾക്കും ഇത് സഹായകമാണ്. ഒരു മടിയും കൂടാതെ സാമൂഹികമായി വികസിപ്പിക്കാനും ലോകവുമായി ഇടപഴകാനും വ്യക്തികളെ സഹായിക്കും. ഉയർന്ന ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥരുടെ പ്രോത്സാഹജനകമായ പ്രസംഗങ്ങൾ കേൾക്കാൻ പലരും സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നു. ആളുകളുമായി ഇടപഴകാനും ഇത് നിങ്ങളെ സഹായിക്കും.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പ്രതികൂല ഫലങ്ങൾ

ആളുകൾക്കിടയിൽ നിരാശയും ഉത്കണ്ഠയും ഉളവാക്കുന്നതിൽ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഒരു ഘടകമാണെന്ന് പല പരിശീലകരും വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. കുട്ടികളുടെ മാനസികവളർച്ചക്കുറവിനും ഇത് കാരണമാകുന്നുണ്ട്. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ അമിത ഉപയോഗം ഉറക്കത്തെ ബാധിക്കുന്നു. സൈബർ ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തൽ, ഇമേജ് കളങ്കപ്പെടുത്തൽ തുടങ്ങിയ നിരവധി നെഗറ്റീവ് ഇഫക്റ്റുകൾ ഉണ്ട്. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ കാരണം യുവാക്കൾക്കിടയിൽ ‘ഫിയർ ഓഫ് മിസ്സിംഗ് ഔട്ട്’ (ഫോമോ) വളരെയധികം വർദ്ധിച്ചു.

ഉപസംഹാരം: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ ഉപയോക്താക്കളുമായി ചേരുന്നതിന് മുമ്പ്, അതിന്റെ പോസിറ്റീവ്, നെഗറ്റീവ് വശങ്ങൾ ശ്രദ്ധാപൂർവ്വം പരിശോധിക്കണം. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ശരിയായി ഉപയോഗിച്ചാൽ അത് മനുഷ്യരാശിക്ക് ഒരു അനുഗ്രഹമായി മാറും.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലെ ഉപന്യാസം – 2 (400 വാക്കുകൾ)

ഇന്നത്തെ നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ ഘടകങ്ങളിലൊന്നാണ് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ എന്ന വസ്തുത നമുക്ക് അവഗണിക്കാനാവില്ല. ഇതിലൂടെ നമുക്ക് ഏത് തരത്തിലുള്ള വിവരങ്ങളും നേടാനും ലോകത്തിന്റെ ഏത് കോണിൽ താമസിക്കുന്ന നമ്മുടെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടവരുമായി സംസാരിക്കാനും കഴിയും. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഒരു കൗതുകകരമായ ഘടകമാണ്, അത് ഇന്ന് നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമാണ്. യുവാക്കൾ നമ്മുടെ രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ ഭാവിയാണ്, അവർക്ക് രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ സമ്പദ്‌വ്യവസ്ഥയെ ഉണ്ടാക്കാനോ തകർക്കാനോ കഴിയും, അതേസമയം സോഷ്യൽ നെറ്റ്‌വർക്കിംഗ് സൈറ്റുകളിൽ അവരുടെ ഏറ്റവും സജീവമായത് അവരിൽ വലിയ സ്വാധീനം ചെലുത്തുന്നു.

യുവാക്കളിൽ സോഷ്യൽ നെറ്റ്‌വർക്കുകളുടെ സ്വാധീനം

ഇക്കാലത്ത് സോഷ്യൽ നെറ്റ്‌വർക്കിംഗ് സൈറ്റുകളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെടാൻ എല്ലാവരും ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്നു. നിങ്ങൾ ഡിജിറ്റൽ രൂപത്തിൽ ഇല്ലെങ്കിൽ, നിങ്ങൾ നിലവിലില്ലെന്ന് ചിലർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. സോഷ്യൽ നെറ്റ്‌വർക്കിംഗ് സൈറ്റുകളിലെ സാന്നിധ്യത്തിന്റെയും സ്വാധീനമുള്ള പ്രൊഫൈലിന്റെയും വർദ്ധിച്ചുവരുന്ന സമ്മർദ്ദം യുവാക്കളെ വലിയ രീതിയിൽ ബാധിക്കുന്നു. സ്ഥിതിവിവരക്കണക്കുകൾ പ്രകാരം, ഒരു സാധാരണ കൗമാരക്കാരൻ ആഴ്ചയിൽ ശരാശരി 72 മണിക്കൂർ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നു, പഠനം, ശാരീരികവും മറ്റ് പ്രയോജനപ്രദവുമായ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ എന്നിവ പോലുള്ള ഗുരുതരമായ പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന മറ്റ് പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾക്ക് കുറച്ച് സമയം മാത്രമേ നൽകൂ.ശ്രദ്ധക്കുറവ്, കുറഞ്ഞ ശ്രദ്ധ, ഉത്കണ്ഠ, മറ്റ് സങ്കീർണതകൾ. പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ. ഇപ്പോൾ നമുക്ക് യഥാർത്ഥ സുഹൃത്തുക്കളേക്കാൾ പരോക്ഷ സുഹൃത്തുക്കളാണ് ഉള്ളത്, നമുക്ക് പരസ്പരം ബന്ധം ദിനംപ്രതി നഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്നു. ഇതോടൊപ്പം, നിങ്ങളുടെ സ്വകാര്യ വിവരങ്ങൾ അപരിചിതർ, ലൈംഗിക കുറ്റവാളികൾ മുതലായവർക്ക് നൽകുന്നതിൽ നിരവധി അപകടങ്ങളുണ്ട്.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പോസിറ്റീവ് ഇഫക്റ്റുകൾ

• വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിനുള്ള നല്ലൊരു ഉപകരണമാണിത്.
• നിരവധി സാമൂഹിക വിഷയങ്ങളിൽ അവബോധം സൃഷ്ടിക്കാൻ ഇതിന് കഴിയും.
• ഓൺലൈൻ വിവരങ്ങൾ അതിവേഗം കൈമാറ്റം ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്നു, അതിന്റെ സഹായത്തോടെ വിവരങ്ങൾ തൽക്ഷണം ഉപയോക്താക്കൾക്ക് ലഭ്യമാകും.
• ഇത് ഒരു വാർത്താ മാധ്യമമായും ഉപയോഗിക്കാം.
• വളരെ ദൂരെയുള്ള സുഹൃത്തുക്കളുമായും ബന്ധുക്കളുമായും ആശയവിനിമയം നടത്താൻ കഴിയുന്നത് പോലുള്ള ചില സാമൂഹിക നേട്ടങ്ങളും ഇതിന് ഉണ്ട്.
• ഇത് ഓൺലൈൻ തൊഴിലവസരങ്ങൾ നൽകുന്നു.

സോഷ്യൽ നെറ്റ്‌വർക്കുകൾക്ക് പോസിറ്റീവ് ഇഫക്‌റ്റുകൾ ഉണ്ടെന്ന് ഞങ്ങൾ തിരിച്ചറിയുന്നു, എന്നാൽ മറ്റെല്ലാ കാര്യങ്ങളെയും പോലെ ഇതിന് അതിന്റെ ദോഷവശങ്ങളുമുണ്ട്.

ഇതിന് ചില നെഗറ്റീവ് ഇഫക്റ്റുകളും ഉണ്ട്:

• പരീക്ഷയിൽ പകർത്താൻ സഹായിക്കുന്നു.
• വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളുടെ അക്കാദമിക് ഗ്രേഡും പ്രകടനവും കുറയ്ക്കുന്നു.
• സ്വകാര്യതയുടെ അഭാവം
• ഉപയോക്താക്കൾക്ക് ഹാക്കിംഗ്, ഐഡന്റിറ്റി മോഷണം, ഫിഷിംഗ് കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങൾ തുടങ്ങിയ സൈബർ കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങളുടെ ഇരകളാകാം.

ഉപസംഹാരം: പോസിറ്റീവും പ്രതികൂലവുമായ വശങ്ങളിൽ സംശയമില്ല, എന്നാൽ സോഷ്യൽ നെറ്റ്‌വർക്കിംഗിന്റെ ഉപയോഗത്തിൽ ഉപയോക്താക്കൾ അവരുടെ വിവേചനാധികാരം പ്രയോഗിക്കണം. ഒരു വിദ്യാർത്ഥിയെന്ന നിലയിൽ സംതൃപ്തമായ ജീവിതം നയിക്കാൻ, പഠനം, കായികം, സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ തുടങ്ങിയ ജോലികളിൽ സന്തുലിതാവസ്ഥ നിലനിർത്തണം.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലെ ഉപന്യാസം – 3 (500 വാക്കുകൾ)

സ്മാർട്ട് ഫോണുകളും മൈക്രോ ബ്ലോഗിംഗും ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന കാലമാണിത്. നമുക്ക് അറിയേണ്ടതെന്തും, ഒരു ക്ലിക്കിൽ നമുക്ക് അതിനെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിവരങ്ങൾ ലഭിക്കും. ഇന്ന് എല്ലാ പ്രായക്കാരും ഏറ്റവും വ്യാപകമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ഉപകരണമാണ് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ, എന്നാൽ ഇത് യുവാക്കൾക്കും വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്കും ഇടയിൽ കൂടുതൽ ജനപ്രിയമാണ്. ഇത് മനസ്സിൽ വെച്ചുകൊണ്ട്, വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ മേഖലയിൽ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയ്ക്ക് വളരെ പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട പങ്ക് വഹിക്കാൻ കഴിയുമെന്ന് ഗവേഷകർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു.

ഒരു വലിയ കൂട്ടം അക്കാദമിക് ചിന്തകർ വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നത് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് ഒരു സ്‌പോയ്‌ലറായി പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നുവെന്നും എന്നാൽ വിവേകത്തോടെ ഉപയോഗിക്കുകയാണെങ്കിൽ അത് വളരെ ഫലപ്രദമാകുമെന്നും. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയെ നല്ലതോ ചീത്തയോ എന്ന് വിളിക്കുന്നതിനുപകരം, അത് നമ്മുടെ നേട്ടത്തിനായി ഉപയോഗിക്കാനുള്ള വഴി കണ്ടെത്തണം. വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിൽ നമ്മുടെ നേട്ടത്തിനായി സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ എങ്ങനെ ഉപയോഗിക്കാം എന്ന ചോദ്യം ഇപ്പോഴും അവശേഷിക്കുന്നു. നമുക്ക് അതിന് ഉത്തരം നൽകാൻ ശ്രമിക്കാം.

വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിൽ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യം

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സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യം താഴെ കൊടുക്കുന്നു-

• പ്രഭാഷണങ്ങളുടെ തത്സമയ സംപ്രേക്ഷണം: ഇക്കാലത്ത് നിരവധി പ്രൊഫസർമാർ അവരുടെ പ്രഭാഷണങ്ങൾക്കായി സ്കൈപ്പിലും ട്വിറ്ററിലും മറ്റ് സ്ഥലങ്ങളിലും തത്സമയ വീഡിയോ ചാറ്റുകൾ നടത്തുന്നു. വീട്ടിലിരുന്ന് എന്തെങ്കിലും പഠിക്കാനും പങ്കിടാനും ഇത് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളെയും അധ്യാപകരെയും സഹായിക്കുന്നു. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ സഹായത്തോടെ വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം എളുപ്പവും സൗകര്യപ്രദവുമാക്കാം.
• സഹകരണത്തിന്റെ വർദ്ധിച്ച കൈമാറ്റം: ദിവസത്തിലെ ഏത് സമയത്തും ക്ലാസിന് ശേഷവും ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഉപയോഗിക്കാൻ കഴിയുമെന്നതിനാൽ ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് അധ്യാപകനിൽ നിന്ന് പിന്തുണയും ചോദ്യങ്ങളുടെ പരിഹാരവും തേടാം. ഈ വ്യായാമം അധ്യാപകനെ തന്റെ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളുടെ വികസനം കൂടുതൽ അടുത്തറിയാൻ സഹായിക്കുന്നു.
• വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിന്റെ എളുപ്പം: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ ഉപയോഗം തങ്ങളുടെ ജോലികൾ എളുപ്പമാക്കുന്നുവെന്ന് പല അധ്യാപകരും കരുതുന്നു. അധ്യാപകനെ അവന്റെ/അവളുടെ കഴിവുകൾ, കഴിവുകൾ, അറിവ് എന്നിവ വികസിപ്പിക്കാനും പര്യവേക്ഷണം ചെയ്യാനും ഇത് സഹായിക്കുന്നു.
• കൂടുതൽ അച്ചടക്കം: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്‌ഫോമുകളിൽ നടത്തുന്ന ക്ലാസുകൾ എല്ലാവരും കാണുന്നുണ്ടെന്ന് അവർക്ക് അറിയാവുന്നതിനാൽ കൂടുതൽ അച്ചടക്കവും ഘടനാപരമായതുമാണ്.
• വിദ്യാഭ്യാസത്തിൽ സഹായകരമാണ്: ഓൺലൈനിൽ ലഭ്യമാക്കിയിട്ടുള്ള നിരവധി പഠന സാമഗ്രികളിലൂടെ അവരുടെ അറിവ് വർദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിന് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളെ സഹായിക്കുന്നു. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വഴി വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് വീഡിയോകളും ചിത്രങ്ങളും കാണാനും അവലോകനങ്ങൾ പരിശോധിക്കാനും തത്സമയ പ്രക്രിയകൾ കാണുമ്പോൾ അവരുടെ സംശയങ്ങൾ തൽക്ഷണം പരിഹരിക്കാനും കഴിയും. ഈ ടൂളുകളും ടീച്ചിംഗ് എയ്ഡുകളും ഉപയോഗിച്ച് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് മാത്രമല്ല, അധ്യാപകർക്കും അവരുടെ പ്രഭാഷണങ്ങൾ കൂടുതൽ രസകരമാക്കാൻ കഴിയും.
• ബ്ലോഗുകളും എഴുത്തും പഠിപ്പിക്കുക: പ്രശസ്തരായ അധ്യാപകർ, പ്രൊഫസർമാർ, ചിന്തകർ എന്നിവരുടെ ബ്ലോഗുകൾ, ലേഖനങ്ങൾ, രചനകൾ എന്നിവ വായിക്കുന്നതിലൂടെ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് അവരുടെ അറിവ് വർദ്ധിപ്പിക്കാൻ കഴിയും. ഇതുവഴി നല്ല ഉള്ളടക്കം കൂടുതൽ പ്രേക്ഷകരിലേക്ക് എത്താൻ കഴിയും.

ഉപസംഹാരം: സാമൂഹിക മാധ്യമങ്ങൾ വിവേകത്തോടെ ഉപയോഗിക്കുകയാണെങ്കിൽ വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം മികച്ചതാക്കാനും വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളെ മിടുക്കരാക്കാനും കഴിയുമെന്നത് നിഷേധിക്കാനാവില്ല.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലെ ഉപന്യാസം – 4 (600 വാക്കുകൾ)

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയെ കുറിച്ച് ഈ ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ വലിയ ചർച്ചയാണ്. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ നല്ലതോ ചീത്തയോ എന്ന കാര്യത്തിലും ചർച്ചകൾ നടക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. നിരവധി ആശയങ്ങൾ നമുക്ക് ലഭ്യമാണ്, അത് ശരിയായി വായിക്കുകയും മനസ്സിലാക്കുകയും നിഗമനത്തിലെത്തുകയും ചെയ്യേണ്ടത് നമ്മളാണ്.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യം

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്‌ഫോമുകൾ അവരുടെ ഉപയോക്താക്കളെയും ദശലക്ഷക്കണക്കിന് മറ്റുള്ളവരെയും വിവരങ്ങൾ പങ്കിടാൻ സഹായിക്കുന്നു. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഇന്ന് നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ വളരെ പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട പങ്ക് വഹിക്കുന്നതിനാൽ അതിന്റെ പ്രാധാന്യം വിസ്മരിക്കാനാവില്ല.

• ബ്രാൻഡ് നിർമ്മാണം: ഗുണനിലവാരമുള്ള ഉള്ളടക്കവും ഉൽപ്പന്നങ്ങളും സേവനങ്ങളും ഇന്ന് ഓൺലൈനിൽ എളുപ്പത്തിൽ ആക്സസ് ചെയ്യാവുന്നതാണ്. നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ഓൺലൈൻ വിപണിയിൽ നിങ്ങളുടെ ഉൽപ്പന്നം വിൽക്കാനും ഒരു ബ്രാൻഡ് നിർമ്മിക്കാനും കഴിയും.
• ഉപഭോക്താവിന് സഹായകരമാണ്: വാങ്ങുന്നതിനും ഉൽപ്പന്നം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ സേവനത്തിനും മുമ്പ് ഉപഭോക്തൃ അവലോകനങ്ങളും ഫീഡ്‌ബാക്കും വായിക്കാനും മികച്ച തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പുകൾ നടത്താനും കഴിയും.
• സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഒരു മികച്ച വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ ഉപകരണമാണ്.
• സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്‌ഫോമുകളിലൂടെ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ആവശ്യമുള്ള പ്രേക്ഷകരുമായി കണക്റ്റുചെയ്യാനാകും.
• ഗുണനിലവാരമുള്ള വിവരങ്ങൾ ആക്സസ് ചെയ്യുന്നതിനുള്ള മികച്ച മാർഗമാണിത്.
• വാർത്തകളും എല്ലാ സംഭവങ്ങളും ഒറ്റ ക്ലിക്കിൽ ലഭിക്കാൻ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ നിങ്ങളെ സഹായിക്കുന്നു.
• സുഹൃത്തുക്കളുമായും ബന്ധുക്കളുമായും ബന്ധപ്പെടാനും പുതിയ സുഹൃത്തുക്കളെ കണ്ടെത്താനും സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ നിങ്ങളെ സഹായിക്കുന്നു.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പ്രയോജനങ്ങൾ: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ യഥാർത്ഥത്തിൽ നിരവധി നേട്ടങ്ങൾ നൽകുന്നു, സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ വികസനത്തിന് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയും നമുക്ക് ഉപയോഗിക്കാം. വർഷങ്ങളായി വിവരങ്ങളുടെയും ഉള്ളടക്കത്തിന്റെയും ഒരു പൊട്ടിത്തെറി ഞങ്ങൾ കണ്ടു, സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ ശക്തി ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് നിഷേധിക്കാനാവില്ല. സമൂഹത്തിൽ പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട കാരണങ്ങളും അവബോധവും സൃഷ്ടിക്കുന്നതിന് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ വ്യാപകമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കാനാകും. എൻ‌ജി‌ഒകളും മറ്റ് സോഷ്യൽ വെൽഫെയർ സൊസൈറ്റികളും നടത്തുന്ന നിരവധി മഹത്തായ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾക്ക് സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയ്ക്ക് സഹായിക്കാനാകും. അവബോധം പ്രചരിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനും കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങൾക്കെതിരെ പോരാടുന്നതിനും മറ്റ് ഏജൻസികളെയും സർക്കാരിനെയും സഹായിക്കാൻ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയ്ക്ക് കഴിയും. പല ബിസിനസ്സുകളിലും പ്രമോഷനും വിൽപ്പനയ്ക്കും സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ശക്തമായ ഒരു ഉപകരണമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കാം. നമ്മുടെ സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ വികസനത്തിന് അനിവാര്യമായ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ പ്ലാറ്റ്‌ഫോമുകളിലൂടെ നിരവധി കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റികൾ സൃഷ്ടിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.

സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ പോരായ്മകൾ: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഇന്ന് നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും ദോഷകരമായ ഫലങ്ങളിലൊന്നായി കണക്കാക്കപ്പെടുന്നു, അത് തെറ്റായി ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നത് മോശമായ പ്രത്യാഘാതങ്ങൾക്ക് ഇടയാക്കും. സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ മറ്റ് പല ദോഷങ്ങളുമുണ്ട്:

• സൈബർ ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തൽ: പല കുട്ടികളും സൈബർ ഭീഷണിയുടെ ഇരകളായിത്തീർന്നിട്ടുണ്ട്, അതിനാൽ അവർ വളരെയധികം കഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്നു.
• ഹാക്കിംഗ്: സുരക്ഷാ പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങൾക്കും ഐഡന്റിറ്റി, ബാങ്ക് വിശദാംശ മോഷണം തുടങ്ങിയ കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങൾക്കും കാരണമായേക്കാവുന്ന വ്യക്തിഗത ഡാറ്റയുടെ നഷ്ടം, അത് ഏതൊരു വ്യക്തിക്കും ദോഷം ചെയ്യും.
• മോശം ശീലങ്ങൾ: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ ദീർഘകാല ഉപയോഗം യുവാക്കൾക്കിടയിൽ ആസക്തിയിലേക്ക് നയിച്ചേക്കാം. മോശം ശീലങ്ങൾ കാരണം, പഠനം മുതലായ പ്രധാന കാര്യങ്ങളിൽ ശ്രദ്ധ നഷ്ടപ്പെടാം. ആളുകൾ അത് ബാധിക്കുകയും സമൂഹത്തിൽ നിന്ന് വേർപെടുത്തുകയും അവരുടെ വ്യക്തിജീവിതത്തെ നശിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു.
• തട്ടിപ്പുകൾ: പല വേട്ടക്കാരും ദുർബലരായ ഉപയോക്താക്കളെ തിരയുന്നതിനാൽ അവർക്ക് തട്ടിപ്പ് നടത്താനും അവരിൽ നിന്ന് ലാഭം നേടാനും കഴിയും.
• റിലേഷൻഷിപ്പ് തട്ടിപ്പ്: ഓൺലൈൻ തട്ടിപ്പിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും സാധാരണമായ കാരണം ഹണിട്രാപ്പുകളും അശ്ലീല എംഎംഎസുകളുമാണ്. ഇത്തരം കപട പ്രണയങ്ങളിൽ കുടുങ്ങി ആളുകൾ വഞ്ചിതരാകുന്നു.
• ആരോഗ്യ പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ അമിതമായ ഉപയോഗം നിങ്ങളുടെ ശാരീരികവും മാനസികവുമായ ആരോഗ്യത്തെ വലിയ രീതിയിൽ ബാധിക്കും. പലപ്പോഴും ആളുകൾക്ക് അമിതമായ ഉപയോഗത്തിന് ശേഷം മന്ദത, തടി, കണ്ണുകൾ കത്തുന്നതും ചൊറിച്ചിൽ, കാഴ്ച നഷ്ടപ്പെടൽ, ടെൻഷൻ തുടങ്ങിയവ അനുഭവപ്പെടുന്നു.

7. സാമൂഹികവും കുടുംബജീവിതവും നഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്നു: സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയുടെ അമിതമായ ഉപയോഗം മൂലം ആളുകൾ കുടുംബത്തിൽ നിന്നും സമൂഹത്തിൽ നിന്നും അകന്ന് ഫോൺ പോലുള്ള ഉപകരണങ്ങളിൽ തിരക്കിലാകുന്നു.

ഉപസംഹാരം: ലോകമെമ്പാടുമുള്ള ദശലക്ഷക്കണക്കിന് ആളുകൾ ദിവസവും സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നു. അതിന്റെ പോസിറ്റീവും നെഗറ്റീവുമായ വശങ്ങളെ കുറിച്ച് സമ്മിശ്ര പരാമർശം നൽകിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. നമ്മളെ സഹായിക്കുന്നതിൽ പ്രാധാന്യമുള്ള അത്തരം പല കാര്യങ്ങളും അതിൽ ഉണ്ട്, എന്നാൽ നമ്മെ ദോഷകരമായി ബാധിക്കുന്ന ചില കാര്യങ്ങളും ഉണ്ട്.

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ലോക സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ദിനം: കുട്ടികളും ചെറുപ്പക്കാരും സുരക്ഷിതരോ, മാനസികാരോഗ്യം പ്രധാനം

ഇന്ന് ലോക സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ദിനം, അതായത് ജനുവരി 30-നാണ് എല്ലാ വര്‍ഷവും ലോക സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ദിനമായി ആചരിക്കുന്നത്. ഇന്നത്തെ കാലത്ത് സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ഇല്ലാത്ത ഒരു ലോകത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് ആര്‍ക്കും ചിന്തിക്കാന്‍ പോലും സാധിക്കില്ല എന്നതാണ് സത്യം. അത്രക്ക് സ്വാധീനം ചെലുത്തുന്നതാണ് സമൂഹ മാധ്യമങ്ങള്‍. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ അതിന്റെ നല്ലതും ചീത്തയുമായ വശങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചും നാം അറിഞ്ഞിരിക്കണം. ഫേസ്ബുക്ക്, ട്വിറ്റര്‍, ഇന്‍സ്റ്റാഗ്രാം, ക്ലബ്ബ്ഹൗസ് തുടങ്ങി നിരവധി മാധ്യമങ്ങള്‍ ഇന്ന് കൊച്ചുകുട്ടികള്‍ക്ക് വരെ സുപരിചിതമാണ്. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ ഇന്ന് സമൂഹ മാധ്യമങ്ങളില്‍ ഒരു അക്കൗണ്ട് പോലും ഇല്ലാത്തവര്‍ വളരെ ചുരുക്കം മാത്രമാണ്.

പണ്ടുണ്ടായിരുന്നവയില്‍ ഓര്‍ക്കൂട്ട് ആയിരുന്നു ഏറ്റവും പ്രശസ്തമായത്. എന്നാല്‍ ഇന്ന് അതില്‍ നിന്നെല്ലാം വ്യത്യസ്തമായ നിരവധി ഓപ്ഷനുകള്‍ നമുക്ക് ഒറ്റ ക്ലിക്കില്‍ തന്നെ ലഭ്യമാണ്. എന്നാല്‍ ഓരോരുത്തരും ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന രീതി തന്നെയാണ് പലപ്പോഴും ഇതിനെ വ്യത്യസ്തമാക്കുന്നതും ഗുണങ്ങളും ദോഷങ്ങളും നല്‍കുന്നതും. ഒരു ക്ലിക്കിനപ്പുറം എന്തും കൈയ്യകലത്തില്‍ ലഭ്യമാവുമ്പോള്‍ അതിനെ വേണ്ട രീതിയില്‍ ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്തുന്നവരും അതല്ലാതെ മോശമായി ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്തുന്നവരും നമുക്ക് ചുറ്റും ഉണ്ട്.

സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയില്‍ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കാന്‍ സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ അഥവാ സമൂഹമാധ്യമം വളരെയധികം ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യേണ്ട ഒന്നാണ്. ബ്ലോഗിംങ്, വ്‌ളോഗിംങ്, വൈന്‍, സ്‌നാപ്പ് ചാറ്റ് തുടങ്ങി നിരവധിയാണ് ഇന്ന് സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയുടെ ഉപയോഗം. ഉപയോഗപ്രദമായ നിരവധി കാര്യങ്ങള്‍ സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയില്‍ ഉണ്ട്. ലിങ്ക്ഡ് ഇന്‍ പോലുള്ളവ നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തില്‍ തന്നെ പലപ്പോഴും വന്‍ വഴിത്തിരിവുകള്‍ നല്‍കുന്ന ഒന്നാണ്.

സമൂഹ മാധ്യനത്തിന്റെ സ്വാധീനം സമൂഹ മാധ്യമത്തിന്റെ സ്വാധീനം ഇന്നത്തെ ചെറുപ്പക്കാരിലും കുട്ടികളിലുമാണ് ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ ചെന്നെത്തുന്നത്. ഇത് ഇന്നത്തെ തലമുറയില്‍ ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന സ്വാധീനം എന്നത് ഒരിക്കലും ചെറുതല്ല. വരുമാന മാര്‍ഗ്ഗം കൂടി ലഭിക്കുന്നതിലൂടെ പല സമൂഹമാധ്യമങ്ങളും പലരുടേയും ജോലി കൂടിയായി മാറിയിരിക്കുന്നു. പുതിയ അപ്‌ഡേറ്റുളെക്കുറിച്ച് അറിയുന്നതിനും നമ്മുടെ അടുത്ത സുഹൃത്ത് ഇപ്പോള്‍ എന്ത് ചെയ്യുന്നു എന്നറിയുന്നതിന് വരെ സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയെ ആശ്രയിക്കുന്ന ഒരു തലമുറയും ഉണ്ടെന്നത് തന്നെയാണ് സത്യം. ദിവസവും ഒരു ഫോട്ടോയെങ്കിലും പോസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യാതെ പലര്‍ക്കും ഉറക്കം വരില്ല എന്നതാണ് സത്യം. അത്രയധികം സ്വാധീനം ചെലുത്തിക്കഴിഞ്ഞു സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ നമ്മളില്‍ ഓരോരുത്തരിലും.

സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ എന്ന പവ്വര്‍ ശരിക്കും സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ നല്‍കുന്ന പവ്വര്‍ എന്നത് പലരേയും സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്നതാണ്. കാരണം ഇന്നത്തെ കാലത്ത് തന്റെ അഭിപ്രായങ്ങളും നിലപാടുകളും ആശയങ്ങളും തുറന്ന് പറയുന്നതിന് വേണ്ടി പലരും ആശ്രയിക്കുന്നത് സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയെ തന്നെയാണ്. അത്രയധികം മാറ്റങ്ങള്‍ സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തില്‍ കൊണ്ട് വന്നു എന്ന് തന്നെ പറയാം. മാത്രമല്ല കുട്ടികള്‍ മുതല്‍ മുതിര്‍ന്നവര്‍ വരെ തങ്ങളുടെ ഒളിച്ച് വെച്ച കഴിവുകള്‍ മുതല്‍ എല്ലാം തുറന്ന് കാണിക്കാന്‍ സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ അവസരമൊരുക്കുന്നു. യൂട്യൂബ്, ഫേസ്ബുക്ക് തുടങ്ങിയവയെല്ലാം വരുമാനം കൂടി നല്‍കുന്നതോടെ ജോലി തന്നെയായി മാറി പലര്ക്കും സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ.

കുട്ടികളേയും ചെറുപ്പക്കാരേയും ബാധിക്കുന്നത് സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്നത് കുട്ടികളേയും ചെറുപ്പക്കാരേയുമാണ്. അത് നല്ല രീതിയിലും മോശം രീതിയിലും സംഭവിക്കുന്നതാണ്. എന്നാല്‍ നമ്മുടെ ഉപയോഗത്തിന് അനുസരിച്ചാണ അതിന്റെ ഗുണങ്ങളും ദോഷങ്ങളും നമുക്ക് അനുഭവപ്പെടുന്നത്. പലപ്പോഴും വളര്‍ന്ന് വരുന്ന തലമുറയുടെ മാനസികാരോഗ്യത്തെ സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്ന തരത്തിലേക്ക് വരെ കാര്യങ്ങള്‍ എത്തുന്നു. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ കുട്ടികളുടെ കാര്യത്തില്‍ മാതാപിതാക്കള്‍ അല്‍പം ശ്രദ്ധ നല്‍കണം. സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയുടെ ഉപയോഗത്തില്‍ അല്‍പം നിയന്ത്രണം വരുത്തുന്നതിന് ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ടതാണ്.

സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ദിനം ആഘോഷിക്കുമ്പോള്‍ സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയ ദിനം ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നത് 2010 ജൂണ്‍ 30 മുതലാണ്. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ ഈ ദിനത്തിന് ലോകമെമ്പാടും വളരെയധികം പ്രാധാന്യം നല്‍കുന്നു. സോഷ്യല്‍ മീഡിയയെക്കുറിച്ച് അറിയുന്നതിനും അതിന്റെ സ്വാധീനം മറ്റുള്ളവരിലേക്ക് എത്തിക്കുക എന്നതാണ് ഇതിന്റെ പ്രധാന ലക്ഷ്യം. നിങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് ഈ ദിനം കൊണ്ടാടണമെങ്കില്‍ ഒരു ഹാഷ്ടാഗ് തയ്യാറാക്കി ഒരു ചിത്രം പോസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്ത് കൊണ്ട് ആഘോഷങ്ങളുടെ ഭാഗമാവാം. എങ്കിലും എന്തിന്റേയും ഉപയോഗം അമിതമാവുമ്പോള്‍ അത് പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങള്‍ വര്‍ദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ഇത്തരം കാര്യങ്ങളും ശ്രദ്ധിക്കണം.

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Social media is a tool that is becoming quite popular these days because of its user-friendly features. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more are giving people a chance to connect with each other across distances. In other words, the whole world is at our fingertips all thanks to social media. The youth is especially one of the most dominant users of social media. All this makes you wonder that something so powerful and with such a massive reach cannot be all good. Like how there are always two sides to a coin, the same goes for social media. Subsequently, different people have different opinions on this debatable topic. So, in this essay on Social Media, we will see the advantages and disadvantages of social media.

Advantages of Social Media

When we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages. The most important being a great device for education . All the information one requires is just a click away. Students can educate themselves on various topics using social media.

Moreover, live lectures are now possible because of social media. You can attend a lecture happening in America while sitting in India.

Furthermore, as more and more people are distancing themselves from newspapers, they are depending on social media for news. You are always updated on the latest happenings of the world through it. A person becomes more socially aware of the issues of the world.

In addition, it strengthens bonds with your loved ones. Distance is not a barrier anymore because of social media. For instance, you can easily communicate with your friends and relatives overseas.

Most importantly, it also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their talent for free. You can get great opportunities for employment through social media too.

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Despite having such unique advantages, social media is considered to be one of the most harmful elements of society. If the use of social media is not monitored, it can lead to grave consequences.

Thus, the sharing on social media especially by children must be monitored at all times. Next up is the addition of social media which is quite common amongst the youth.

This addiction hampers with the academic performance of a student as they waste their time on social media instead of studying. Social media also creates communal rifts. Fake news is spread with the use of it, which poisons the mind of peace-loving citizens.

In short, surely social media has both advantages and disadvantages. But, it all depends on the user at the end. The youth must particularly create a balance between their academic performances, physical activities, and social media. Excess use of anything is harmful and the same thing applies to social media. Therefore, we must strive to live a satisfying life with the right balance.

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The effect of social media on the development of students’ affective variables

1 Science and Technology Department, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China

2 School of Marxism, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

3 Government Enterprise Customer Center, China Mobile Group Jiangsu Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China

The use of social media is incomparably on the rise among students, influenced by the globalized forms of communication and the post-pandemic rush to use multiple social media platforms for education in different fields of study. Though social media has created tremendous chances for sharing ideas and emotions, the kind of social support it provides might fail to meet students’ emotional needs, or the alleged positive effects might be short-lasting. In recent years, several studies have been conducted to explore the potential effects of social media on students’ affective traits, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and so on. The present paper reviews the findings of the exemplary published works of research to shed light on the positive and negative potential effects of the massive use of social media on students’ emotional well-being. This review can be insightful for teachers who tend to take the potential psychological effects of social media for granted. They may want to know more about the actual effects of the over-reliance on and the excessive (and actually obsessive) use of social media on students’ developing certain images of self and certain emotions which are not necessarily positive. There will be implications for pre- and in-service teacher training and professional development programs and all those involved in student affairs.

Introduction

Social media has turned into an essential element of individuals’ lives including students in today’s world of communication. Its use is growing significantly more than ever before especially in the post-pandemic era, marked by a great revolution happening to the educational systems. Recent investigations of using social media show that approximately 3 billion individuals worldwide are now communicating via social media ( Iwamoto and Chun, 2020 ). This growing population of social media users is spending more and more time on social network groupings, as facts and figures show that individuals spend 2 h a day, on average, on a variety of social media applications, exchanging pictures and messages, updating status, tweeting, favoring, and commenting on many updated socially shared information ( Abbott, 2017 ).

Researchers have begun to investigate the psychological effects of using social media on students’ lives. Chukwuere and Chukwuere (2017) maintained that social media platforms can be considered the most important source of changing individuals’ mood, because when someone is passively using a social media platform seemingly with no special purpose, s/he can finally feel that his/her mood has changed as a function of the nature of content overviewed. Therefore, positive and negative moods can easily be transferred among the population using social media networks ( Chukwuere and Chukwuere, 2017 ). This may become increasingly important as students are seen to be using social media platforms more than before and social networking is becoming an integral aspect of their lives. As described by Iwamoto and Chun (2020) , when students are affected by social media posts, especially due to the increasing reliance on social media use in life, they may be encouraged to begin comparing themselves to others or develop great unrealistic expectations of themselves or others, which can have several affective consequences.

Considering the increasing influence of social media on education, the present paper aims to focus on the affective variables such as depression, stress, and anxiety, and how social media can possibly increase or decrease these emotions in student life. The exemplary works of research on this topic in recent years will be reviewed here, hoping to shed light on the positive and negative effects of these ever-growing influential platforms on the psychology of students.

Significance of the study

Though social media, as the name suggests, is expected to keep people connected, probably this social connection is only superficial, and not adequately deep and meaningful to help individuals feel emotionally attached to others. The psychological effects of social media on student life need to be studied in more depth to see whether social media really acts as a social support for students and whether students can use social media to cope with negative emotions and develop positive feelings or not. In other words, knowledge of the potential effects of the growing use of social media on students’ emotional well-being can bridge the gap between the alleged promises of social media and what it actually has to offer to students in terms of self-concept, self-respect, social role, and coping strategies (for stress, anxiety, etc.).

Exemplary general literature on psychological effects of social media

Before getting down to the effects of social media on students’ emotional well-being, some exemplary works of research in recent years on the topic among general populations are reviewed. For one, Aalbers et al. (2018) reported that individuals who spent more time passively working with social media suffered from more intense levels of hopelessness, loneliness, depression, and perceived inferiority. For another, Tang et al. (2013) observed that the procedures of sharing information, commenting, showing likes and dislikes, posting messages, and doing other common activities on social media are correlated with higher stress. Similarly, Ley et al. (2014) described that people who spend 2 h, on average, on social media applications will face many tragic news, posts, and stories which can raise the total intensity of their stress. This stress-provoking effect of social media has been also pinpointed by Weng and Menczer (2015) , who contended that social media becomes a main source of stress because people often share all kinds of posts, comments, and stories ranging from politics and economics, to personal and social affairs. According to Iwamoto and Chun (2020) , anxiety and depression are the negative emotions that an individual may develop when some source of stress is present. In other words, when social media sources become stress-inducing, there are high chances that anxiety and depression also develop.

Charoensukmongkol (2018) reckoned that the mental health and well-being of the global population can be at a great risk through the uncontrolled massive use of social media. These researchers also showed that social media sources can exert negative affective impacts on teenagers, as they can induce more envy and social comparison. According to Fleck and Johnson-Migalski (2015) , though social media, at first, plays the role of a stress-coping strategy, when individuals continue to see stressful conditions (probably experienced and shared by others in media), they begin to develop stress through the passage of time. Chukwuere and Chukwuere (2017) maintained that social media platforms continue to be the major source of changing mood among general populations. For example, someone might be passively using a social media sphere, and s/he may finally find him/herself with a changed mood depending on the nature of the content faced. Then, this good or bad mood is easily shared with others in a flash through the social media. Finally, as Alahmar (2016) described, social media exposes people especially the young generation to new exciting activities and events that may attract them and keep them engaged in different media contexts for hours just passing their time. It usually leads to reduced productivity, reduced academic achievement, and addiction to constant media use ( Alahmar, 2016 ).

The number of studies on the potential psychological effects of social media on people in general is higher than those selectively addressed here. For further insights into this issue, some other suggested works of research include Chang (2012) , Sriwilai and Charoensukmongkol (2016) , and Zareen et al. (2016) . Now, we move to the studies that more specifically explored the effects of social media on students’ affective states.

Review of the affective influences of social media on students

Vygotsky’s mediational theory (see Fernyhough, 2008 ) can be regarded as a main theoretical background for the support of social media on learners’ affective states. Based on this theory, social media can play the role of a mediational means between learners and the real environment. Learners’ understanding of this environment can be mediated by the image shaped via social media. This image can be either close to or different from the reality. In the case of the former, learners can develop their self-image and self-esteem. In the case of the latter, learners might develop unrealistic expectations of themselves by comparing themselves to others. As it will be reviewed below among the affective variables increased or decreased in students under the influence of the massive use of social media are anxiety, stress, depression, distress, rumination, and self-esteem. These effects have been explored more among school students in the age range of 13–18 than university students (above 18), but some studies were investigated among college students as well. Exemplary works of research on these affective variables are reviewed here.

In a cross-sectional study, O’Dea and Campbell (2011) explored the impact of online interactions of social networks on the psychological distress of adolescent students. These researchers found a negative correlation between the time spent on social networking and mental distress. Dumitrache et al. (2012) explored the relations between depression and the identity associated with the use of the popular social media, the Facebook. This study showed significant associations between depression and the number of identity-related information pieces shared on this social network. Neira and Barber (2014) explored the relationship between students’ social media use and depressed mood at teenage. No significant correlation was found between these two variables. In the same year, Tsitsika et al. (2014) explored the associations between excessive use of social media and internalizing emotions. These researchers found a positive correlation between more than 2-h a day use of social media and anxiety and depression.

Hanprathet et al. (2015) reported a statistically significant positive correlation between addiction to Facebook and depression among about a thousand high school students in wealthy populations of Thailand and warned against this psychological threat. Sampasa-Kanyinga and Lewis (2015) examined the relationship between social media use and psychological distress. These researchers found that the use of social media for more than 2 h a day was correlated with a higher intensity of psychological distress. Banjanin et al. (2015) tested the relationship between too much use of social networking and depression, yet found no statistically significant correlation between these two variables. Frison and Eggermont (2016) examined the relationships between different forms of Facebook use, perceived social support of social media, and male and female students’ depressed mood. These researchers found a positive association between the passive use of the Facebook and depression and also between the active use of the social media and depression. Furthermore, the perceived social support of the social media was found to mediate this association. Besides, gender was found as the other factor to mediate this relationship.

Vernon et al. (2017) explored change in negative investment in social networking in relation to change in depression and externalizing behavior. These researchers found that increased investment in social media predicted higher depression in adolescent students, which was a function of the effect of higher levels of disrupted sleep. Barry et al. (2017) explored the associations between the use of social media by adolescents and their psychosocial adjustment. Social media activity showed to be positively and moderately associated with depression and anxiety. Another investigation was focused on secondary school students in China conducted by Li et al. (2017) . The findings showed a mediating role of insomnia on the significant correlation between depression and addiction to social media. In the same year, Yan et al. (2017) aimed to explore the time spent on social networks and its correlation with anxiety among middle school students. They found a significant positive correlation between more than 2-h use of social networks and the intensity of anxiety.

Also in China, Wang et al. (2018) showed that addiction to social networking sites was correlated positively with depression, and this correlation was mediated by rumination. These researchers also found that this mediating effect was moderated by self-esteem. It means that the effect of addiction on depression was compounded by low self-esteem through rumination. In another work of research, Drouin et al. (2018) showed that though social media is expected to act as a form of social support for the majority of university students, it can adversely affect students’ mental well-being, especially for those who already have high levels of anxiety and depression. In their research, the social media resources were found to be stress-inducing for half of the participants, all university students. The higher education population was also studied by Iwamoto and Chun (2020) . These researchers investigated the emotional effects of social media in higher education and found that the socially supportive role of social media was overshadowed in the long run in university students’ lives and, instead, fed into their perceived depression, anxiety, and stress.

Keles et al. (2020) provided a systematic review of the effect of social media on young and teenage students’ depression, psychological distress, and anxiety. They found that depression acted as the most frequent affective variable measured. The most salient risk factors of psychological distress, anxiety, and depression based on the systematic review were activities such as repeated checking for messages, personal investment, the time spent on social media, and problematic or addictive use. Similarly, Mathewson (2020) investigated the effect of using social media on college students’ mental health. The participants stated the experience of anxiety, depression, and suicidality (thoughts of suicide or attempts to suicide). The findings showed that the types and frequency of using social media and the students’ perceived mental health were significantly correlated with each other.

The body of research on the effect of social media on students’ affective and emotional states has led to mixed results. The existing literature shows that there are some positive and some negative affective impacts. Yet, it seems that the latter is pre-dominant. Mathewson (2020) attributed these divergent positive and negative effects to the different theoretical frameworks adopted in different studies and also the different contexts (different countries with whole different educational systems). According to Fredrickson’s broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions ( Fredrickson, 2001 ), the mental repertoires of learners can be built and broadened by how they feel. For instance, some external stimuli might provoke negative emotions such as anxiety and depression in learners. Having experienced these negative emotions, students might repeatedly check their messages on social media or get addicted to them. As a result, their cognitive repertoire and mental capacity might become limited and they might lose their concentration during their learning process. On the other hand, it should be noted that by feeling positive, learners might take full advantage of the affordances of the social media and; thus, be able to follow their learning goals strategically. This point should be highlighted that the link between the use of social media and affective states is bi-directional. Therefore, strategic use of social media or its addictive use by students can direct them toward either positive experiences like enjoyment or negative ones such as anxiety and depression. Also, these mixed positive and negative effects are similar to the findings of several other relevant studies on general populations’ psychological and emotional health. A number of studies (with general research populations not necessarily students) showed that social networks have facilitated the way of staying in touch with family and friends living far away as well as an increased social support ( Zhang, 2017 ). Given the positive and negative emotional effects of social media, social media can either scaffold the emotional repertoire of students, which can develop positive emotions in learners, or induce negative provokers in them, based on which learners might feel negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. However, admittedly, social media has also generated a domain that encourages the act of comparing lives, and striving for approval; therefore, it establishes and internalizes unrealistic perceptions ( Virden et al., 2014 ; Radovic et al., 2017 ).

It should be mentioned that the susceptibility of affective variables to social media should be interpreted from a dynamic lens. This means that the ecology of the social media can make changes in the emotional experiences of learners. More specifically, students’ affective variables might self-organize into different states under the influence of social media. As for the positive correlation found in many studies between the use of social media and such negative effects as anxiety, depression, and stress, it can be hypothesized that this correlation is induced by the continuous comparison the individual makes and the perception that others are doing better than him/her influenced by the posts that appear on social media. Using social media can play a major role in university students’ psychological well-being than expected. Though most of these studies were correlational, and correlation is not the same as causation, as the studies show that the number of participants experiencing these negative emotions under the influence of social media is significantly high, more extensive research is highly suggested to explore causal effects ( Mathewson, 2020 ).

As the review of exemplary studies showed, some believed that social media increased comparisons that students made between themselves and others. This finding ratifies the relevance of the Interpretation Comparison Model ( Stapel and Koomen, 2000 ; Stapel, 2007 ) and Festinger’s (1954) Social Comparison Theory. Concerning the negative effects of social media on students’ psychology, it can be argued that individuals may fail to understand that the content presented in social media is usually changed to only represent the attractive aspects of people’s lives, showing an unrealistic image of things. We can add that this argument also supports the relevance of the Social Comparison Theory and the Interpretation Comparison Model ( Stapel and Koomen, 2000 ; Stapel, 2007 ), because social media sets standards that students think they should compare themselves with. A constant observation of how other students or peers are showing their instances of achievement leads to higher self-evaluation ( Stapel and Koomen, 2000 ). It is conjectured that the ubiquitous role of social media in student life establishes unrealistic expectations and promotes continuous comparison as also pinpointed in the Interpretation Comparison Model ( Stapel and Koomen, 2000 ; Stapel, 2007 ).

Implications of the study

The use of social media is ever increasing among students, both at school and university, which is partly because of the promises of technological advances in communication services and partly because of the increased use of social networks for educational purposes in recent years after the pandemic. This consistent use of social media is not expected to leave students’ psychological, affective and emotional states untouched. Thus, it is necessary to know how the growing usage of social networks is associated with students’ affective health on different aspects. Therefore, we found it useful to summarize the research findings in recent years in this respect. If those somehow in charge of student affairs in educational settings are aware of the potential positive or negative effects of social media usage on students, they can better understand the complexities of students’ needs and are better capable of meeting them.

Psychological counseling programs can be initiated at schools or universities to check upon the latest state of students’ mental and emotional health influenced by the pervasive use of social media. The counselors can be made aware of the potential adverse effects of social networking and can adapt the content of their inquiries accordingly. Knowledge of the potential reasons for student anxiety, depression, and stress can help school or university counselors to find individualized coping strategies when they diagnose any symptom of distress in students influenced by an excessive use of social networking.

Admittedly, it is neither possible to discard the use of social media in today’s academic life, nor to keep students’ use of social networks fully controlled. Certainly, the educational space in today’s world cannot do without the social media, which has turned into an integral part of everybody’s life. Yet, probably students need to be instructed on how to take advantage of the media and to be the least affected negatively by its occasional superficial and unrepresentative content. Compensatory programs might be needed at schools or universities to encourage students to avoid making unrealistic and impartial comparisons of themselves and the flamboyant images of others displayed on social media. Students can be taught to develop self-appreciation and self-care while continuing to use the media to their benefit.

The teachers’ role as well as the curriculum developers’ role are becoming more important than ever, as they can significantly help to moderate the adverse effects of the pervasive social media use on students’ mental and emotional health. The kind of groupings formed for instructional purposes, for example, in social media can be done with greater care by teachers to make sure that the members of the groups are homogeneous and the tasks and activities shared in the groups are quite relevant and realistic. The teachers cannot always be in a full control of students’ use of social media, and the other fact is that students do not always and only use social media for educational purposes. They spend more time on social media for communicating with friends or strangers or possibly they just passively receive the content produced out of any educational scope just for entertainment. This uncontrolled and unrealistic content may give them a false image of life events and can threaten their mental and emotional health. Thus, teachers can try to make students aware of the potential hazards of investing too much of their time on following pages or people that publish false and misleading information about their personal or social identities. As students, logically expected, spend more time with their teachers than counselors, they may be better and more receptive to the advice given by the former than the latter.

Teachers may not be in full control of their students’ use of social media, but they have always played an active role in motivating or demotivating students to take particular measures in their academic lives. If teachers are informed of the recent research findings about the potential effects of massively using social media on students, they may find ways to reduce students’ distraction or confusion in class due to the excessive or over-reliant use of these networks. Educators may more often be mesmerized by the promises of technology-, computer- and mobile-assisted learning. They may tend to encourage the use of social media hoping to benefit students’ social and interpersonal skills, self-confidence, stress-managing and the like. Yet, they may be unaware of the potential adverse effects on students’ emotional well-being and, thus, may find the review of the recent relevant research findings insightful. Also, teachers can mediate between learners and social media to manipulate the time learners spend on social media. Research has mainly indicated that students’ emotional experiences are mainly dependent on teachers’ pedagogical approach. They should refrain learners from excessive use of, or overreliance on, social media. Raising learners’ awareness of this fact that individuals should develop their own path of development for learning, and not build their development based on unrealistic comparison of their competences with those of others, can help them consider positive values for their activities on social media and, thus, experience positive emotions.

At higher education, students’ needs are more life-like. For example, their employment-seeking spirits might lead them to create accounts in many social networks, hoping for a better future. However, membership in many of these networks may end in the mere waste of the time that could otherwise be spent on actual on-campus cooperative projects. Universities can provide more on-campus resources both for research and work experience purposes from which the students can benefit more than the cyberspace that can be tricky on many occasions. Two main theories underlying some negative emotions like boredom and anxiety are over-stimulation and under-stimulation. Thus, what learners feel out of their involvement in social media might be directed toward negative emotions due to the stimulating environment of social media. This stimulating environment makes learners rely too much, and spend too much time, on social media or use them obsessively. As a result, they might feel anxious or depressed. Given the ubiquity of social media, these negative emotions can be replaced with positive emotions if learners become aware of the psychological effects of social media. Regarding the affordances of social media for learners, they can take advantage of the potential affordances of these media such as improving their literacy, broadening their communication skills, or enhancing their distance learning opportunities.

A review of the research findings on the relationship between social media and students’ affective traits revealed both positive and negative findings. Yet, the instances of the latter were more salient and the negative psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress have been far from negligible. These findings were discussed in relation to some more relevant theories such as the social comparison theory, which predicted that most of the potential issues with the young generation’s excessive use of social media were induced by the unfair comparisons they made between their own lives and the unrealistic portrayal of others’ on social media. Teachers, education policymakers, curriculum developers, and all those in charge of the student affairs at schools and universities should be made aware of the psychological effects of the pervasive use of social media on students, and the potential threats.

It should be reminded that the alleged socially supportive and communicative promises of the prevalent use of social networking in student life might not be fully realized in practice. Students may lose self-appreciation and gratitude when they compare their current state of life with the snapshots of others’ or peers’. A depressed or stressed-out mood can follow. Students at schools or universities need to learn self-worth to resist the adverse effects of the superficial support they receive from social media. Along this way, they should be assisted by the family and those in charge at schools or universities, most importantly the teachers. As already suggested, counseling programs might help with raising students’ awareness of the potential psychological threats of social media to their health. Considering the ubiquity of social media in everybody’ life including student life worldwide, it seems that more coping and compensatory strategies should be contrived to moderate the adverse psychological effects of the pervasive use of social media on students. Also, the affective influences of social media should not be generalized but they need to be interpreted from an ecological or contextual perspective. This means that learners might have different emotions at different times or different contexts while being involved in social media. More specifically, given the stative approach to learners’ emotions, what learners emotionally experience in their application of social media can be bound to their intra-personal and interpersonal experiences. This means that the same learner at different time points might go through different emotions Also, learners’ emotional states as a result of their engagement in social media cannot be necessarily generalized to all learners in a class.

As the majority of studies on the psychological effects of social media on student life have been conducted on school students than in higher education, it seems it is too soon to make any conclusive remark on this population exclusively. Probably, in future, further studies of the psychological complexities of students at higher education and a better knowledge of their needs can pave the way for making more insightful conclusions about the effects of social media on their affective states.

Suggestions for further research

The majority of studies on the potential effects of social media usage on students’ psychological well-being are either quantitative or qualitative in type, each with many limitations. Presumably, mixed approaches in near future can better provide a comprehensive assessment of these potential associations. Moreover, most studies on this topic have been cross-sectional in type. There is a significant dearth of longitudinal investigation on the effect of social media on developing positive or negative emotions in students. This seems to be essential as different affective factors such as anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and the like have a developmental nature. Traditional research methods with single-shot designs for data collection fail to capture the nuances of changes in these affective variables. It can be expected that more longitudinal studies in future can show how the continuous use of social media can affect the fluctuations of any of these affective variables during the different academic courses students pass at school or university.

As already raised in some works of research reviewed, the different patterns of impacts of social media on student life depend largely on the educational context. Thus, the same research designs with the same academic grade students and even the same age groups can lead to different findings concerning the effects of social media on student psychology in different countries. In other words, the potential positive and negative effects of popular social media like Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, etc., on students’ affective conditions can differ across different educational settings in different host countries. Thus, significantly more research is needed in different contexts and cultures to compare the results.

There is also a need for further research on the higher education students and how their affective conditions are positively and negatively affected by the prevalent use of social media. University students’ psychological needs might be different from other academic grades and, thus, the patterns of changes that the overall use of social networking can create in their emotions can be also different. Their main reasons for using social media might be different from school students as well, which need to be investigated more thoroughly. The sorts of interventions needed to moderate the potential negative effects of social networking on them can be different too, all requiring a new line of research in education domain.

Finally, there are hopes that considering the ever-increasing popularity of social networking in education, the potential psychological effects of social media on teachers be explored as well. Though teacher psychology has only recently been considered for research, the literature has provided profound insights into teachers developing stress, motivation, self-esteem, and many other emotions. In today’s world driven by global communications in the cyberspace, teachers like everyone else are affecting and being affected by social networking. The comparison theory can hold true for teachers too. Thus, similar threats (of social media) to self-esteem and self-worth can be there for teachers too besides students, which are worth investigating qualitatively and quantitatively.

Probably a new line of research can be initiated to explore the co-development of teacher and learner psychological traits under the influence of social media use in longitudinal studies. These will certainly entail sophisticated research methods to be capable of unraveling the nuances of variation in these traits and their mutual effects, for example, stress, motivation, and self-esteem. If these are incorporated within mixed-approach works of research, more comprehensive and better insightful findings can be expected to emerge. Correlational studies need to be followed by causal studies in educational settings. As many conditions of the educational settings do not allow for having control groups or randomization, probably, experimental studies do not help with this. Innovative research methods, case studies or else, can be used to further explore the causal relations among the different features of social media use and the development of different affective variables in teachers or learners. Examples of such innovative research methods can be process tracing, qualitative comparative analysis, and longitudinal latent factor modeling (for a more comprehensive view, see Hiver and Al-Hoorie, 2019 ).

Author contributions

Both authors listed have made a substantial, direct, and intellectual contribution to the work, and approved it for publication.

This study was sponsored by Wuxi Philosophy and Social Sciences bidding project—“Special Project for Safeguarding the Rights and Interests of Workers in the New Form of Employment” (Grant No. WXSK22-GH-13). This study was sponsored by the Key Project of Party Building and Ideological and Political Education Research of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications—“Research on the Guidance and Countermeasures of Network Public Opinion in Colleges and Universities in the Modern Times” (Grant No. XC 2021002).

Conflict of interest

Author XX was employed by China Mobile Group Jiangsu Co., Ltd. The remaining author declares that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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How to Write a Speech on Social Media?: Format and Samples

Social media is the communal interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities. It has become the basic need and quality of human beings to be social. The spectacular developments in communications and innovative and astonishing entertainment have given access to information and the ability to provide a voice for people who would never have been heard. The current generation is fortunate enough to witness some of the most amazing technological developments ever in history. It has become the rage of this age.

At Vedantu, we help kids with easy tips and resources to prepare and deliver great speeches.

What do you Mean by Social Media?

We frequently come across the term "social media" and are quite familiar with it, but what does it actually mean? Social media is a medium for communication and content creation, allowing users to share information, opinions, ideas, and much more. There are two main viewpoints about social media: one group believes it has a negative influence on people, while another group thinks it brings many positive outcomes. A comprehensive speech on social media should address both of these perspectives to provide a balanced view.

What are Some of the Most Widely used Social Media Platforms?

Let's look at what has made social media so popular and widely used in recent years. One major factor is the large number of active users, which greatly affects how much the platform grows, how attractive it is, and how people engage with it. This big user base helps make the platform successful and influential.

These applications serve as the building blocks for a large number of other applications as well. Currently, Facebook is the most popular social networking site on the planet, with more than 2.7 billion active monthly members worldwide. Each social media platform owned by the same company, including Facebook (the company's most popular forum), WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram, has more than 1 billion monthly active users.

In addition, as the number of people who use social media continues to grow, it becomes increasingly clear how important social media has become in today's society.

Monograph on Social Media Use - An Introduction

People have always wanted to connect with others, but in the past, communication was limited to face-to-face interactions such as visiting homes or attending gatherings.

Today, social media has transformed how we connect. Due to busy lives and geographical distances, people now rely on technology to maintain relationships. Social networking sites and apps have revolutionised communication by allowing users to share information and ideas globally through interactive platforms. These sites, accessible from desktops, laptops, and mobile phones, are popular due to their features and ease of use.

Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter help us stay in touch with friends and acquaintances, while tools like YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp allow us to share photos and videos. Additionally, B2B social platforms and review sites enhance the shopping experience by facilitating discussions and offering collective buying deals.

Social Media and Its Significance

Every person's daily routine involves some kind of social media interaction. Anyone, anywhere, at any time, can connect with you through social media as long as you have access to the internet.

While everyone was confined to their homes, unable to speak with anybody other than family and friends, it is critical to communicate with friends and family during Covid-19 to avoid being isolated. The outbreak resulted in social media being an essential tool for individuals to make entertaining videos and engage in social media challenges and activities, which helped keep people busy during these challenging circumstances.

As a result of the quick rise and extension of digital marketing, social media has played an essential part in this expansion. It's also a fantastic resource for finding information on a wide variety of topics. People may learn a great deal and stay up to date with the newest news worldwide by utilizing this. But there is always a drawback to every good that comes with it, no matter how beneficial. As a consequence, the following are some of the most significant advantages and disadvantages of social media in today's fast-paced society.

Format of the Speech

Here is a simple format for structuring a speech:

Introduction

Greeting : Address the audience.

Opening : Start with a quote, question, or interesting fact to grab attention.

Purpose : Clearly state the purpose of your speech.

Overview : Briefly outline the main points you will cover.

Main Point 1 : Present your first main idea or argument.

Supporting Details : Provide evidence, examples, or anecdotes.

Main Point 2 : Introduce your second main idea or argument.

Supporting Details : Offer additional evidence or examples.

Main Point 3 : Discuss your third main idea or argument.

Supporting Details : Share further evidence or examples.

Summary : Recap the main points of your speech.

Closing Statement : End with a strong statement or call to action.

Thank You : Thank the audience for their time and attention.

Benefits of Social Media

Social media sites are erasing differences in age and class. It has assumed a different dimension altogether through interactive sharing. It has now become a medium of mass reach at a minimum cost. Today, one can benefit from social sharing to build a reputation and bring in career opportunities.

They target a broad audience, making it a valuable and effective tool for society. 

 It reaches people even in remote areas, and the information is spread like fire. 

Distance is no more a limitation because of social media. You are constantly updated with the latest news and happenings in the society and environment through social media websites.

Sites and blogs like Orkut, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and many more have become tools for people to connect across the globe. People can attend live talks or live sessions, or lectures happening anywhere in the world while staying at home. 

Teachers and professors can teach on different topics from remote places. 

You can now identify great possibilities for a job through multiple social media sites like LinkedIn, Google, Naukri, and job search. 

Social media enables companies to use these sites as a network to generate awareness about their product, promote their brand, and increase their sales. It saves the cost of marketing and advertising. 

These networking sites on social media provide a comprehensive platform for young aspiring artists to showcase their passion and skills.

Political leaders use the platform of social media for spreading social communication to mass. These days, the political candidates are also communicating with the voters through social media.

Nowadays, a person’s fame or popularity is determined by the number of links he has created with these social media sites. 

It is an excellent educational tool.

It has the potential to increase public awareness of a range of societal issues.

Due to the speed with which data is transmitted over the internet, consumers can stay current on the latest developments.

Social media can be used to disseminate information to the media.

Additionally, there are some social benefits, such as communicating with long-distance family and friends.

It has the potential to open up incredible career opportunities online.

We believe that social media has a lot of positive effects, but we also recognize that, like anything else, it has some negative ones. Keep reading to gather an idea on the same.

Disadvantages of Social Media

However, social media has caused addiction to users. Despite huge benefits, it has some unfavourable consequences.

Users of social media are becoming victims of fraudulent and online scams that seem to be genuine.

It opens up a possibility for hackers to commit fraud and launch virus attacks.

The productivity of people is getting hampered due to extreme usage and indulgence in these social media sites.

Harmful and disrespectful comments and reviews from employees about the company hamper its image tremendously. 

Students, too, are exceedingly active on social media sites these days, limiting them from outdoor activities. 

Students indulge in disputes because of these social media, and sometimes school has to resolve the conflicts.

Some sites are used to express personal anger or dispute, due to which a lot of chaos and confusion is created.

Investigate whether it is possible to cheat on tests.

As a result, students' grades and performance have suffered.

Users are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats such as hacking, data theft, spamming, and other similar crimes due to a lack of privacy.

Sample Speech on Social Media

Sample Speech 1 - The Positive Impact of Social Media

Good (morning/afternoon/evening) everyone,

Today, I want to talk about the positive impact of social media. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have changed the way we connect with others. They allow us to stay in touch with friends and family no matter where they are in the world.

Firstly, social media helps in maintaining relationships. For instance, platforms like WhatsApp enable us to send instant messages, share updates, and keep up with the lives of loved ones. Secondly, it is a powerful tool for learning and growth. Sites like YouTube provide educational content on a variety of topics, from cooking to coding.

In conclusion, while social media can have its downsides, its ability to keep us connected and informed makes it a valuable tool in our modern lives. Thank you.

Sample Speech 2 - The Negative Effects of Social Media

Hello everyone,

Today, I’m going to discuss the negative effects of social media. While social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter offer many benefits, they also come with significant drawbacks.

One major issue is privacy. Many people are unaware of how much personal information they are sharing online. This can lead to unwanted attention and even identity theft. Another problem is the impact on mental health. Constant comparison to others on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

To sum up, while social media has its advantages, we must be aware of its potential negative effects and use these platforms responsibly. Thank you for listening.

Sample Speech 3 - Balancing Social Media Use

Today, I want to speak about balancing social media use in our daily lives. Social media is a great tool for communication and entertainment, but it's essential to find a balance to avoid overuse.

Firstly, setting limits on screen time can help maintain a healthy balance. For example, allocating specific times for checking social media can prevent it from consuming too much of our day. Secondly, it's crucial to engage in offline activities. Spending time with family and friends in person can provide a more meaningful connection than online interactions.

In conclusion, by managing our social media habits and focusing on real-life interactions, we can enjoy the benefits of social media without letting it overwhelm our lives. Thank you.

Test your Knowledge: Speech on Social Media

Task 1 - 5 Minute Speech On Social Media in Education: Explain how social media supports learning, with examples and pros and cons.

Task 2 - Student Speech on Social Media and Mental Health: Discuss how social media affects mental health and share tips for managing its use.

Task 3 - Short Speech on Social Media's Impact on Communication: Describe how social media changes communication, highlighting benefits and challenges.

Now check out if you got them all right from the answers below:

Task 1 - 5 Minute Speech on Social Media in Education:

Prepare a speech on how social media can enhance educational experiences. Start by introducing the concept of using platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and educational forums for learning. Discuss how these platforms provide access to a wide range of resources, from video tutorials to professional networking opportunities. Explain the benefits, such as interactive learning and easy access to expert advice. Also, address potential drawbacks, like distractions or the spread of misinformation. Conclude with tips on how students and educators can use social media effectively for educational purposes while managing its challenges.

Task 2 - Student Speech on Social Media and Mental Health:

Craft a speech that explores the impact of social media on mental health, particularly for students. Begin by discussing the positive aspects, such as the ability to connect with peers and find supportive communities. Then, cover the negative effects, including issues like cyberbullying, social comparison, and the pressure to maintain a perfect online image. Share strategies for maintaining mental well-being, such as setting time limits on social media use, being mindful of content consumption, and seeking support when needed. Emphasize the importance of a balanced approach to social media to protect mental health.

Task 3 - Short Speech on Social Media's Impact on Communication:

Write a brief speech focusing on how social media has transformed communication. Start by highlighting the advantages, like instant messaging, video calls, and staying in touch with friends and family globally. Discuss how these tools have made communication more convenient and diverse. Then, address challenges, such as reduced face-to-face interactions, miscommunication due to lack of non-verbal cues, and the potential for misunderstandings. Offer suggestions for balancing online communication with real-life interactions, such as setting aside time for in-person meetings and being clear and respectful in digital conversations.

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Social media has both benefits and drawbacks. Using it productively can be a tool of immense help, but over usage can become a silent enemy. Thus, we as users have to learn to balance and not be controlled by this technology. Managing our social media habits wisely ensures we gain the positive aspects while avoiding potential negative effects. Balancing online interactions with real-life experiences helps maintain a healthy relationship with social media.

FAQs on Speech Topics in English on Social Media

1. What do you Understand by Social Media?

Social media is the communal interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities.

2. How has Social Media benefited Society?

Social media has incredibly benefited society. It has erased the age and class barrier. Social media sites target a wide audience. People can connect with each other from any corner of the world. Distance is no more a limitation. Teachers and students are connecting through social media tools. People find jobs, shop and share reviews and discuss with others. It is a comprehensive platform for people to showcase their talents and passion.

3. What are the disadvantages of Social Media?

The disadvantages of social media are that youth is getting hooked to it inappropriately. People are falling into prey to fraudulent and illegal activities. Too much indulgence in social media is hampering the productivity of people. 

4. How has Social Media brought a Change in Human’s Lives?

In earlier days, humans did not have too many means of communication. This was the reason why they did not socialize much. Even if they did, their socialization was narrowed to meeting their own relatives or friends in a close circle. People could not explore much about what was happening around the globe. The job seekers were restricted to finding jobs through someone or a newspaper. Now, technology has brought a revolution in the lives of people. Distance is no more a constraint for communication. People can communicate with anyone from anywhere in the world. The entire information about what is happening across the globe is available at the touch of our fingertips. Job seekers have not only widened their horizon of finding jobs but also given interviews on social media platforms. Social media has made the lives of people much simpler, easier, and faster.

5. In what ways does social media influence our lives?

The emergence of social media has had a considerable influence on people's lives. Using social media in one's everyday life allows one to communicate, interact, and be sociable while also learning about current events, creating a variety of meals, educating oneself, travelling to any place, and taking advantage of many other perks.

6. Which social networking sites are the most well-known?

There are several social media platforms where you may utilize Youtube Messenger. These include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Whatsapp, and Pinterest.

7. Does social media have a role in our overall well-being?

Social media sites have the following roles in our overall well-being.

Social media addiction may cause physical and psychological harm to the person using it excessively, including eye strain, social disengagement, and disturbed sleep.

If you spend too much time fighting and disagreeing, this might harm your health in the long run.

In terms of emotional relationships, social media may be a great way to meet new people and keep in contact with individuals you already know. Building relationships with others is beneficial.

Social media is a veritable informational treasure trove when it comes to staying healthy. This has several benefits. Doubtful information might be just as damaging as not thoroughly investigating it.

8. What is a 5 Minute Speech on Social Media?

A 5 Minute Speech on Social Media is a brief presentation that covers the main points about social media’s impact. It should highlight both positive and negative aspects, engaging the audience quickly. It’s ideal for classroom or public speaking events.

9. How can I prepare a Student Speech on Social Media?

To prepare a Student Speech on Social Media, start by researching the topic. Include key points like benefits, risks, and examples. Practise your speech to stay within time limits and ensure clarity.

10. What should be included in a Short Speech on Social Media?

A Short Speech should include an introduction, main points about the impact of social media, and a conclusion. Focus on being concise and clear, covering essential facts without going into too much detail.

11. How do I make a 5 Minute Speech on Social Media engaging?

To make a 5 Minute Speech on Social Media engaging, use interesting facts and real-life examples. Keep your language simple and connect with your audience through relatable content. Practise your speech to deliver it confidently.

12. What are common topics for a Student Speech on Social Media?

Common topics for a Student Speech on Social Media include its impact on communication, privacy concerns, and its role in education. Choose a topic that interests you and provides a balanced view of social media’s effects.

13. How can I write an effective Short Speech on Social Media?

To write an effective Short Speech on Social Media, outline your main points and keep your language simple. Include a strong opening, clear explanations, and a memorable conclusion. Practise to ensure you stay within the time limit and speak confidently.

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