Social Media: Effects on Society

Computer Science and Engineering

A platform where ordinary people around the world can discuss their opinions and issues is called social media. Before knowing the adverse effects of social media, one should understand what is meant by the keyword social media. The term social media is used to describe the exchange of ideas or interactions between like-minded individuals or groups with whom they can share images and videos and respond to them, and much more in the Internet and virtual community. The coming generation is surrounded by portable devices such as mobile and many social networking websites and apps including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat which have made social media a valuable and important part of their lives. Social media has changed and perpetuated the behavior of young people and how they relate to their friends and family and how they are using technology. The effects of social media have two sides to the coin [1]. On the bright side, professional social networks are an invaluable tool, they can share their skills and take business opportunities, many brands use social networks to increase their reach to potential customers. Networking can be done efficiently on social networking sites / applications. On the dark side, there are a number of risks associated with social / online communities. One of the most common types of cyber bullying associated with social media is harassment using electronic technology. In this study, we will cover all types of social media with their bright and dark sides, focusing on specific areas such as business, education, health, youth and society.

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