The Impact of Social Media

What is cyberbullying and how does it impact individuals on social media?

• Cyberbullying is a positive way to build character on social media

• Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. It impacts individuals on social media by causing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and in severe cases, leading to self-harm or suicide.

• Cyberbullying is a form of entertainment for individuals on social media

• Cyberbullying has no impact on individuals on social media

How does social media influence mental health, especially in young people?

• Social media can negatively impact mental health by promoting unrealistic standards, cyberbullying, and excessive comparison with others.

• Young people are not affected by social media's influence on mental health

• Social media has no impact on mental health

• Social media only has a positive impact on mental health

What are some potential negative effects of social media on teens' self-esteem and body image?

• Some potential negative effects of social media on teens' self-esteem and body image include increased feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction.

• Positive impact on mental health

• Decreased use of social media

• Improved self-esteem and body image

Explain the concept of 'FOMO' (fear of missing out) and its impact on teens' social media use.

• FOMO is the fear of meeting others, causing teens to avoid social media and in-person interactions

• FOMO is the joy of missing out, which encourages teens to disconnect from social media and focus on real-life experiences

• FOMO is the fear of making others feel left out, leading teens to limit their social media use to avoid excluding others

• FOMO (fear of missing out) is the anxiety or fear that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media. It can lead to excessive use of social media, feelings of inadequacy, and a constant need for validation from peers among teens.

What are some strategies to prevent cyberbullying on social media platforms?

• Promoting digital literacy and online etiquette, encouraging reporting of cyberbullying incidents, implementing strict privacy settings, and fostering a culture of respect and empathy online.

• Encouraging cyberbullying

• Ignoring cyberbullying incidents

• Sharing personal information online

Discuss the role of social media in spreading misinformation and its impact on society.

• Social media only spreads accurate information and has no negative impact on society

• Social media has a significant role in spreading misinformation and can have a detrimental impact on society by influencing public opinion, creating division, and even inciting violence.

• Social media has no impact on spreading misinformation and does not affect society

• Misinformation spread through social media has a positive impact on society

How does social media contribute to the pressure of maintaining a certain image or lifestyle among teens?

• Comparison with others on social media has a positive effect on teens

• Social media has no impact on the pressure of maintaining a certain image or lifestyle among teens

• Social media creates a pressure for teens to maintain a certain image or lifestyle by showcasing idealized versions of life and promoting comparison with others.

• Teens are not affected by the idealized versions of life on social media

Explain the concept of 'digital footprint' and its significance in the context of social media use.

• A digital footprint is a type of social media profile picture, and its significance in the context of social media use is that it determines a person's popularity.

• A digital footprint is a type of computer virus, and its significance in the context of social media use is that it can infect a person's social media accounts.

• A digital footprint refers to the trail of data left behind by a person's online activity, and its significance in the context of social media use is that it can impact a person's online reputation, privacy, and security.

• A digital footprint is a physical mark left by a person's shoes on a digital device, and its significance in the context of social media use is that it helps in tracking the person's location.

What are some potential positive effects of social media on teens' social connections and activism?

• Social media can facilitate communication and connection with peers, and it can also be a tool for organizing and promoting social causes.

• Social media can result in teens having fewer meaningful face-to-face interactions with peers

• Social media can lead to increased isolation and loneliness among teens

• Social media can cause teens to become less interested in social causes and activism

Discuss the importance of digital literacy in navigating the impact of social media on individuals and society.

• Digital literacy is not important for navigating the impact of social media

• Digital literacy is only important for older generations, not for younger individuals

• Digital literacy is important for individuals to navigate the impact of social media by enabling them to critically evaluate information, protect their privacy, and engage in responsible online behavior.

• Digital literacy only helps in spreading misinformation on social media