I'll agree that social media can be a scary place sometimes. a There is
plenty of cyberbullying and people telling you to buy things you do
not need. That being said, I believe overall social media has a positive
impact on psychological well-being. a Social media allows people to
connect with each other across the globe. It allows them to share
their thoughts, feelings, and creations with a large audience if they
choose to. a This helps people feel seen and heard. In one study of
social media and people with mental disorders, it was found that
using social media helped them. Participants in the study were able
to chat with others who shared similar experiences and this resulted
in them feeling less lonely (Öztürk & Özdil 2022).
Social media relates to a lot of the course themes, but I believe it ties
in most with ethics. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about ethics in
relation to social media companies. With the problem of "fake news"
being spread through social media, the debate of if the site should be
responsible for regulating the information, or misinformation, spread
by its users.
References
Küçük Öztürk, G., & Özdil, K. (2022). The window to the world for
individuals with mental disorders: A qualitative study about social
media.
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
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