Many people use social media, particularly students, these days. Many people have easy access to social networks via their smartphones, laptops and computers. It makes it easy to reach out to family and friends from faraway places. Although social media is said to be helpful in connecting people and helping them to identify themselves, there are still negative effects on human health. It can become addictive, reduce sleep time, and cause anxiety and depression.
Social media can be addictive. Research shows that it is more difficult to stop tweeting than smoking and drinking alcohol. My packet number 2 states that excessive social media use can lead to relationship problems, poor academic achievements, and lower participation in offline communities. (Packet number 2). “Excessive use was associated with relationship problems, worse academic achievements, and lower participation in offline communities. They also found that people who spend more time on social media have higher rates of anxiety and depression than those who spend less. If you aren’t careful, cyberbullying and harassment via social media can be directed at you by untrustworthy individuals. Packet number third states that cyberbullying is characterized by a “sorted view of others’ opinions and perceived wastefulness of time” and can be used to harass you on social media. Anyone can send a negative message or post to anyone.
Many people used the dark night as a way to get through the night, but now we have artificial lighting that is all night and day. Researchers discovered that social media site time rather than how many people log on was correlated with disturbed sleep, suggesting that there is an obsession with checking. Jessica Brown in packet number 3 says that blue light emitted by smartphones and laptops is believed to be the main culprit. This is because it can “distantly inhibit the body’s manufacture of the hormone Malaysian to facilitate sleep and blue lights which are emitted through smartphone and tablet screens is said the worst cause.”
Last but not least, social media has negative consequences. Although it makes it easier for friends to connect with each other, it can also cause depression and impact our sleep quality. Because there are so many posts to enjoy, social media can be addictive more than cigarettes or alcohol. We can browse and not stop browsing.
