10th Digital Citizenship Quiz 1

Which of the following statements about social media use and well-being is true?

• Spending more time on social media will make you feel better.

• Being an active user (rather than a passive user) of social media is associated with more positive feelings.

• Quitting social media is the best option to avoid negative feelings.

• Being a passive user of social media helps you better connect with friends.

What is an example of passive media consumption?

• ​​​​​​​Sending a direct message to your friend.

• Posting a meme.

• Scrolling through your news feed.

• Commenting on a YouTube video.

Sebastian has a passion for photography and created an Instagram account to share the pictures he takes. He also started following other photographers he likes. Lately he has been taking and posting fewer photos because he thinks his pictures aren't as good as the ones by the people he follows. Is Sebastian's use of social media having a positive impact on his life?

• ​​​​​​​Yes. He is able to spend more time looking at inspiring photographs.

• No. Using social media is not the best way to share your passion.

• Yes. He is posting less so he is making more balanced choices.

• No. His passive use of social media (comparing his photos to others and posting fewer of his own) may not have a positive impact on his life.

Your friend comes to you for advice on keeping up with social media. She tells you that scrolling through her feed and seeing other people doing fun or interesting things often makes her feel lonely and as if her life is not interesting. What advice would you give her?

• Take a break from social media and do activities that make you feel good.

• Send a message to her friends and ask them to post less.

• Follow more people so she can see a larger variety of posts.