7 Negative Effects of Social Media on People and Users
If you can't imagine your life without social media, you've probably fallen victim to the power that social networking sites have on people. The chances are that you've also experienced some of the negative effects of social media on people who use them.
Unfortunately, the bad effects of social media are all too real for a lot of us. Let's look at the negative impact of social media on real people that happens every day.
How Social Media Is Bad for You
You might be surprised to learn that the negative effects of social media are both physical and mental. They can change your perception of the world and yourself
1. Depression and Anxiety
Do you spend several hours per day browsing through social media? Spending too long on social networking sites could be adversely affecting your mood. In fact, chronic users are more likely to report poor mental health, including symptoms of anxiety and depression.
2. Cyberbullying
Before social media, bullying was something that was only possible to do face-to-face. However, now people can bully others onlineأ¢â‚¬+anonymously or not. Today everyone knows what cyberbullying is, and most of us have seen what it can do to a person.
3. ( FOMO Fear of Missing Out)
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is a phenomenon that was born around the same time as the rise of social media. Unsurprisingly, it;s one of the most widespread negative effects of social media on society.
4. Unrealistic Expectations
As most people probably know by now, social media forms unrealistic expectations of life and friendships in our minds.
Most social media sites have a severe lack of online authenticity. People use Snapchat to share their exciting adventures, post about how much they love their significant other on Facebook, and load up their Instagram page with heavily staged photos.
5. Negative Body Image
Speaking of Instagram celebrities, if you look at popular Instagram accounts, you'll find unbelievably beautiful people wearing expensive clothes on their perfectly shaped bodies.
Today, body image is an issue for everyone. Of course, seeing so many people who are supposedly perfect (according to society's standards) on a daily basis makes you conscious about how different you look from those pictures. And not everyone comes to healthy conclusions in this situation.
6. Unhealthy Sleep Patterns
On top of increasing the incidents of anxiety and depression, spending too much time on social media can lead to poor sleep. Numerous studies have shown that increased use of social media has a negative effect on your sleep quality.
7. General Addiction
Social media can be more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol. It has a powerful draw for many people that leads to them checking it all the time without even thinking about it.
If you're not sure whether you're addicted to social networks, try to remember the last time you went a full day without checking any social media accounts.
By:Ben Stegner
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