Social media has become a part of our daily lives. Humans,
especially the teens and youth, use their smartphones for a fair amount of time
browsing through social media. There is no doubt that it is a very good source
of valuable information, and it helps people stay connected with the world.
However, it is still a two-edged sword, and while it has
positives, it also has a few negatives. Too much time on it literally affects
the brain. The content that you consume on the internet has an almost immediate
effect on a person’s behavior and lifestyle. Think about how many times have
you heard a phrase from your favorite content creator on the internet and used
it in real life. Not only that, but 87% of the women compare their bodies to
the heavily-edited images they see on social media. There are over 400 million
edited posts related to travel, beauty, and fashion on social media.
Most of the teens of this generation are online almost
constantly, while 85% of the millennials use social media. Another astonishing fact
is that more than 90% of babies get their online profile made before their
second birthday.
We all agree that our social media selves and who we are in
real life aren’t exactly the same and what we post on social media doesn't reflect what is going on in our lives. The two personas that we assume takes a toll
on our mental health. The line that separates our social media lives and who we
are in real life is getting blurrier by the day. This can work positively for
many people, but the negative effects are much more dangerous and spread
faster.
Infographic by: online.king,edu
