Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Introduction:
Social media is basically a web technology that facilitates the sharing of the ideas,
thoughts and information, the collective of online communications for the interaction of
people. Simply it is the forms of electronic communications that help users to share their
ideas, opinions and information about anything, personal messages and content like pictures
and videos. It allows people to share content quickly, efficiently and in real time. Many
people define social media as apps on their smart phones or tablets but the truth is this
communication tool started with computers. This misconception stems from the fact that
According to Matt Goulart; “Social media is about the people not about your
business. Provide for the people and people will provide for you." Another media marketing
director Mike Dilorenzo said that “Social networks aren't about websites. They are about
experiences."
In the present age, social media constantly surrounds us. People are always on their
phones or laptops updating statuses, posting pictures, liking things, and messaging back and
forth with friends. In the pre-commercial internet era, people's bonding was very different. It
consisted of one-on-one conversations with others. Interaction was on a more personal level
back then. In 21st century, one-on-one conversations are becoming rare. Moat interactive
activities have given way to social media. People now spend time posting pictures, updates,
statuses and memes. In a slow but steady form, humans have somehow distanced themselves,
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, YouTube, TikTok are some types
of social media apps, where people share their day to day happenings through different
content..
Impacts:
It gives people a way to stay in touch with people who live far away. It lets people
share fun, interesting and informative content. One of the problems is that anybody can share
anything, including material that may not be accurate. In some cases, real harm is done when
people spread inflammatory, unverified or outright false information. This can harm private
individuals. It can also have a harmful impact on society as a whole. Social media has
Although social media is extremely beneficial in several ways like self expression,
communicating with long-distance friends, self-identity, emotional support, and so on, it does
have a negative impact on mental health. Social media can be very influential on society in
both positive and negative ways. There is a positive and negative impact of social media on
society. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the
web.
Positive Effects:
Social media has definitely made us closer to other parts of the world. We can contact
anyone around the world at any time. Since they have paved a new way for interaction
between the two. Social media has impacted how relationships grow and sustain
distance. Not only has social media changed how we initiate and maintain relationships, it has
also impacted our ability to end them and move on with our lives. It can Reduce physical
distances. Long distance relationships are never easy. But couples or families who have to
spend time apart for long periods can still feel close to each other. It helps us to Staying in
touch: College means your children will ultimately move out of your house. They will have
to start their own lives. You can follow what’s happening in their lives over social media. Just
Negative Effects:
Social media may have “ruined dating,” in the sense that the courtship process can
now occur almost entirely over the internet and decrease the incentive to make a
commitment. The search for perfection may make you even less likely to commit, especially
when potential flaws or incompatibilities emerge. Social media can cause mental health
issues. Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety can cause problems in a
relationship. Seeing your partner suffer from depression and anxiety can be really heart
breaking to see. Sometimes the lines between social media and reality can get blurry, causing
mental health issues. Social media can also cause infidelity This is the worst of the worst.
There are so many couples who have caught their partners cheating via means of social
media. Social media distracts you from your own relationships, which makes it harder for you
to be present. Therefore it makes it easier to start something with someone online. Social
media addiction is a very real phenomenon, especially among children. It can have serious
Conclusion:
My view point is relationships are effected a lot due to social media usage. It is no
easy task to quantify the positive and negative impacts of social media. Especially on
relationships. Social media can be a great way of communication, but as you can see, it also
has its pitfalls. It could lead to distance in a relationship, infidelity, or even addictions to
social media. If used too much, social media could also lead to depression and anxiety, which
will affect a person’s relationships with those around them. Therefore before you spend hours
on social media, rather try to have real-life conversations with your friends and loved ones.