This article by Rosen talks about how media and technology usage could cause anxieties and attitudes that could potentially be symptoms of either six personality disorder, or three types of mood disorders. The personality disorders that the author talks about are histrionic, schizoid, antisocial, paranoid, narcissistic, and compulsive. The three mood disorders include bipolar-mania, major depression, and dysthymia. In this article the author writes about an anonymous questionnaire that was taken by young teens and adults. The results showed that many of the people related Facebook, a social networking site (SNS), as being a major aspect of these disorders, later in this article it is stated that, Facebook does cause attitudes and anxieties that are possible symptoms of these disorders.
In Melissa Healy’s article, “Teenage Social Media Butterflies May Not Be Such a Bad Idea” Healy argues that kids who is submerged in their social media may not be such a bad thing. Melissa supports this argument by explaining the new study that states 13 and 14 year olds use the same style of conversation that they have with online friendships and offline friendships. She also explains how the associate director of the Children’s Digital Media Center in Los Angeles, Subrahmanyam finds out children and young adults constructively use the internet for work.
Author Laura Sessions Stepp in her article, “Why Not Let Kids Have Facebook Pages,” provides numerous examples of how kids under the age of 13 shouldn’t have a Facebook. Kids everywhere are saying “But Mom…!” with the tone of disappointment because they feel you are irreversibly forcing them into a permanent state of uncoolness amongst their social media peers. Stepp says that kids under the age of thirteen on Facebook are using faking names and ages, cyberbullying, and privacy.
Through her research, boyd wants us to look at our own use of Facebook and if this characteristic of addiction describes us. If you read this part of the book it will make you think of your own use of social media and what it represents for you. The word ‘addiction’ is almost always associated with alcohol or drug use but never with social media or other forms of virtually. By using this word boyd is using sociological thinking to redefine that word to fit the misuse of social media. Due to this statement people might decide to delete their Facebook profile or app from their phone because they do not want to be in an addictive state.
Kardaras argues that the overuse of digital devices can lead to a range of negative consequences, including impaired cognitive development, decreased attention span, and increased rates of anxiety and depression. The author highlights the addictive nature of digital technology and compares it to substance abuse, suggesting that the constant stimulation and instant gratification provided by screens can create a dopamine-driven feedback loop, reinforcing the desire for more screen time. Kardaras also discusses the impact of social media on mental health, emphasizing how platforms like Facebook and Instagram can contribute to feelings of inadequacy, social comparison, and cyberbullying. Overall, "Digital Madness" serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the potential dangers associated with excessive screen time and technology addiction, providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between humans and digital technology
In the article, “Teenagers and Social Networking-It Might Actually Be Good for Them”, Clive Thompson questions that social networking is an underlying cause of generations being unable to communicate in person. On the other side, Thompson shows social network in a positive light. Furthermore, the author states that society has been targeting social media ever since it made its way into our culture, more specifically teens. He argues that many believe the online community is corrupting teenagers, by giving examples of negative influences.
Not So Social Media Technology and social media are two of the utmost platforms for expressing one’s self in today’s world; the idea that young people are developing social issues because of these services is one that draws much controversy, but with recent studies, this fact is becoming increasingly true. Social media is not always a harmful thing; it gives people a place to express themselves and connect with others from across the world. However, it rarely stops at simply expressing one’s self. Young people get so caught up in likes, friend requests, and self-gratification that they tend to lose track of their surroundings. Getting caught up in the online world is something that many have fallen fray to in today’s society.
Social media traps kids in the cyber world with socializing sites such as Facebook or Instagram, persuading kids to spend more time online than offline. The more time the kids occupy socializing through the internet than in person, the more unproductive they are in life. Research from the Pew Research Center in the article “Antisocial Networking” indicated that , “… half of American teenagers – defined in the study as ages 12 through 17 – send 50 or more text messages a day and that one third send more than 100 a day.” Although this statistic seems to demonstrate teens being productive online, the persistent usage of social media is making kids over-obsessed with social media. The obsession of social media is manipulating kids into believing that it is a necessity to devote more time socializing through technology, thus reducing their general health.
Name: Londyn LaRose Virtual Media One-third of the world’s population uses social media ranging from Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram, Google, and many other popular sites everyday? This may seem like a good thing because it provides people with a wider span of access with things that originally were nearly impossible to have access to, but it is not. Studies have shown that five to ten percent of internet users cannot control how much time they spend online. This is caused in instances where social media provides the brain with instant “rewards” or “pleasures” with little effort required.
On August 1, 2003, the social media frenzy in young teenagers all took flight. Myspace was a place for kids to interact with friends, or even complete strangers, to form relationships. By 2006, Myspace had grown to the largest social media website in the world, but was soon passed over by Facebook in 2008. These websites are effecting people of all ages, all over the United States. Social media has made us disconnected, avoid life situations, and addicted to other people’s updates.
Although many people say that is their only way to communicate with distant people. Everyone knows though that addiction is used for more than just talking to distant friends and family. According to Daria Kuss, children and adolescents who start using social media at a young age adopt an addictive form of use. It is easy to notice in public to see young people who never get off their phone. A study conducted by Mark Griffiths shows that many people who say they are “SNS” users, social networking sites, consider themselves addicted to it.
Paired with the easy access through mobile phones, large portions of time being spent checking their social media accounts, often to the detriment of their studies and even face-to-face social interactions. This is a form of addiction, which needs to be addressed by placing controls around usage. In a study by the National Institutes of Health, Internet Addiction Disorder was said to ruin lives “by causing neurological complications, psychological disturbances and social problems.” among other issues and possible consequences. (Kuss, Griffiths.)
That’s about 45 hours a week and 99 days every year that children spend time on technology. A few years ago, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram were words that had absolutely no meaning. Sadly, today they have developed into words that mean everything. The use of technology and social media has become the norm in
In as much as technology allows multitasking and easy education access, it has also affected the quality of friendships (Facebook) and caused addiction
In 2014, many children under the age of 12 were surveyed and had very poor human interaction skills (Hampton). These children seemed scared when talking to others and felt a sense of panic when being without their technological devices. These are signs of health issues that humans need to take action on. Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are only among the few social media applications that are destroying human interaction. While it may be a form of communication, it is still majorly affecting how we act towards each other when
