English 100- Narrowing a Research Topic and Developing a Research Question

My topic I have chosen is : Social Media

1. Who? Social Media and its effects on Society.

a: Effects all ages of Adults, Teens, and Children.

b:Male and Female

c:It effects all levels of social status

d:Effects people with different economic status

2. What? Social Media forms include,

a: Internet

b: Instagram

c:Facebook

d:Twitter

3. When? 

a: current day

b: The first recognizable social media site, "Six Degrees," was created in 1997.

c: Currently the different social media sites have over 100,000,000 registered users.

4. Where?

a: The U.S. along with other countries.

b: the top ten countries being: 

Philippines

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

United Arab Emirates

Malaysia

Saudi Arabia

Thailand

Indonesia

South Africa

5. Why? 

a: Social Media is the biggest influence on over 100,000,000 users today with the popularity being focused on lives of famous celebrities.

b: Causes body image disorders, celebrity influence, depression, and cyberbullying.

c: Treatments can be putting restrictions, or limit our time and our children's time on social media.

d: The long term effects can lead to body image disorders, influence, depression and even suicide.

Topic; The popularity and impact of social media on todays society.

Research question: What are the effects of social media on individuals in todays society?