Drawbacks and Benefits
of social media
Introduction :
• Social media is a computer based technology
that facilitates the sharing of idea ,
thought ,and information through the
building of virtual networks and
communities .
• By design ,social media is internet based and
gives user quick electronic communication
of content .
• Social media, letting us connect with people
worldwide and share information quickly.
• But it can also be tricky, as it might invade
our privacy, lead to bullying, spread false
information, and sometimes make us feel not
so great about ourselves .
• We need to use wisely to enjoy the good
parts and avoid the not-so-good ones.
Facebook Linked In
Facebook is a popular social networking LinkedIn is a professional
site connecting people globally, allowing networking site, ideal for career-
them to share updates, photos, and links related connections and business
networking
Google Youtube
Google is a multinational tech YouTube is a video-sharing
giant, renowned for its search platform where users upload
engine and diverse services and watch a wide array of
such as Gmail, Maps, and content.
Drive.
Instagram Twitter
Instagram is a visual-centric Twitter is a microblogging platform,
platform for sharing photos and known for its short, real-time updates
short videos called tweets, fostering quick and
concise communication.
Communication News and information
Benefits
Marketing strategy Educational purpose
Communication and Connection
Support Accessibility
Real-time Systems
Global Reach for Diverse
Interaction and Social Audiences
Bonds
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Social media allows Users can share updates, Social media allows people Social media accommodates diverse
people to connect with thoughts, and events as they to maintain and strengthen communication styles, making it
friends, family, and happen. Users can engage in relationships with friends, accessible for individuals with
colleagues worldwide, real-time conversations and family, and acquaintances, different abilities.
fostering global share updates instantly. even across long distances. Features like captions and
communication. alternative text contribute to more
inclusive communication.
News and Iinformation:
We are able to get to know about
the latest situation in Gaza, in
Covid days and what happened in
the world in just one click, through
notification ,social media platforms,
live streaming and also response
in these situation any where from
the world. Run awareness
campaigns for spreading guidance
among people
Business Marketing and Promotion
Career Opportunities
Social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, are valuable for professional
networking, job searching, and career development..
Content Consumption
Content consumption is the process of absorbing and interacting
with various forms of information, entertainment, or media.
Business Promotion
Social media serves as an effective tool for businesses to
promote their products or services.
Marketing
It provides opportunities for professional networking and
career development.
Customer Interaction
You can simply impress your audience and target a huge
ammount of people online.
Educational opportunities and Resources
Global Access to Educational
Content Collaborative Projects
Social media platforms provide a global Students and educators can collaborate on
platform for educators to share educational projects through social media, enhancing
content, making resources accessible to a teamwork and providing a platform for
worldwide audience, . joint learning experiences..
Online Learning Communities
Live Q&A Sessions
Educational communities on platforms like Providing students with direct access to
Facebook and LinkedIn enable students to experts and enhancing their understanding
connect and share ideas espacially in covid of various subjects..
Career Guidance and Networking
Resource Sharing Students can access career guidance and
Social media facilitates the sharing of networking opportunities through platforms like
educational resources, including articles, LinkedIn, connecting with professionals and
research papers, and learning materials. gaining insights into different career paths.
Mental Health Misinformation
Drawbacks
Privacy Risk Cyber bulling
Distraction
Constant notifications and content updates on
social media platforms can lead to frequent
interruptions, diverting attention from tasks.
Endless scrolling and the allure of instant
gratification contribute to decreased productivity
and focus.
There were 87.35 million internet users in
Pakistan at the start of 2023, when internet
penetration stood at 36.7 percent.
Mental Health
Addiction
Excessive social media use can lead to addictive
behaviors, with individuals developing a
dependency on constant online engagement,
potentially impacting their ability to focus on real-
world activities
Fear of missing out
leading to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety
about not being included in social events or
experiences shared online.
Negative Impact
The prevalence of edited and idealized images
on social media platforms can contribute to
negative body image perceptions, fostering
unrealistic beauty standards and potentially
Sleep disturbance leading to self-esteem issues.
Prolonged engagement with social media,
especially before bedtime, can disrupt sleep
patterns, due to dopamine reward system as
the constant exposure to screens may
interfere with the natural sleep-wake cycle.
Mental Health
Lone liness
online interactions may not fully substitute for
meaningful face-to-face connections and
genuine social support..
Anxiety and depression
Social media use has been linked to increased
levels of anxiety and depression, as individuals
may experience social comparison.
What are the privacy risks associated with
sharing personal information online?
Sharing personal details online, such as full
names, addresses, and birthdates, increases the
risk of identity [Link] too much personal 40%
information, including location data and daily
routines, can make individuals vulnerable to
stalking and [Link] information 30%
shared online can be exploited in various online
scams or in financial scams that use personal
details to commit [Link] personal data can 20%
easily be hacked and shared .this will cause a
financiall loss as well personal loss
10%
Spread of misinformation
Rapid information sharing Fake accounts Incomplete information Trend and challenges Influencers
Unverified or inaccurate people create fake For example ,faking an people follow trends influencers portrait fake
content before its accounts for spreading actors death for publicity witiut checking it is good perfect life ,which cause
authenticity is confirmed, fake news for hem or not . deppression in the
contributing to the spread of viewers
misinformation
Haraasment and bulling
On 21st of November
Pranshu Yadav died by
hanging after bullied in the
comment section .he
considered himself as a
women and do share make
up tutorial reels.
Negative aspects
People do scams throught calls for example , they said on
call ,’’your bank account is closed, to activate this share
personal information .the one who know nothing ,they trap
and loss financially.
People are sharing their intimate pics and vidoe to the people
the never [Link] use them fianacially and then black
mail them on their pics and video.
One of the major crime people do on social media is stalking
some one with fake account and wrong information and then
use them for their lust and profit
Unrealistic beauty standards
Filters Self objectification
Social media filters can create unrealistic beauty The constant emphasis on physical appearance on
standards by altering facial features and skin social media can contribute to self-objectification,
appearance. Constant exposure to filtered images where individuals view themselves primarily as
may lead individuals to feel dissatisfied with their objects to be looked at, leading to a negative impact
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natural appearance, impacting self-esteem.. on self-esteem and body image.
Editing
Photo editing tools allow users to manipulate body
shapes and features, presenting an idealized version
E C Comparison
The pervasive culture of comparison on social media
can lead individuals to constantly compare
of beauty. The prevalence of edited images can themselves to others, fostering feelings of
contribute to feelings of inadequacy and a distorted inadequacy and a sense of falling short of societal
self-perception.. beauty ideals.
Conclusion
Every thing that has their benefits also have their [Link] upon us to use
them wisely .Its the reality of [Link] social media is created for us,be careful with
the online actions, and remember to balance our time offline too. It's about
enjoying the benefits while also being aware of the challenges and using social
media responsibly. Its difficult to chose that social media is a boon for us or a
bane,because if it has a negative side ,it also give advantages My self also use many
things from the social media Its in our hand to use this in a possitive way because
social media is a good plateform to demonstrate your knowledge,talent and skills .
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