Description
In “Social Media’s Growing Impact on Our Lives,” Summer Allen (2019) writes, “The question as to how social media affects psychological well-being—both for teens and adults—is a common one. While some studies have found associations between social media use and loneliness, depression, and poor life satisfaction, these associations don’t necessarily mean that social media is to blame.”
Take a position. Does social media positively or negatively impact psychological well-being?
First, title your post either “Social Media Positively Impacts Psychological Well-Being” or “Social Media Negatively Impacts Psychological Well-Being.”
For your initial post, address the following:
- Make your case by persuasively arguing your position. Include at least one scholarly article to support your position.
- Link social media’s effect on psychological well-being to at least one programmatic course theme:
- Self-care
- Social justice
- Emotional intelligence
- Career connections
- Ethics
Explanation & Answer
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Social Media and Psychological Well-Being.
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Social Media and Psychological Well-Being.
Over the recent past, there have been concerns about the impacts of social media usage
on individuals' psychological wellness. This has created many controversies, with some people
believing that it had a negative influence and others a positive influence. Social media is
arguably one of the most exciting developments in recent history. Proponents believe that social
media positively influences psychological well-being as it helps friends and family stay
connected and offers tools to look back on positive memories. It even helps people who are
struggling to find support from strangers. The occasional scrolling through Twitter or Instagram
can be a relaxing addition to someone’s day. Opponents believe that social media usage has
negatively influenced individuals' psychological well-being as it is believed to be the cause or
accelerate stress, anxiety, and depression. They view social media usage as a great distraction
from one's life goals. While there are many benefits of Social media, I believe that excessive use
of social media has a negative influence on individuals' psychological wellness.
Recent studies have shown that people who excessive...
