The University of San Diego explains in this article different aspects of social media and different ways that people can be connected through it.
Fun Fact- Internet users have an average of 7 social media accounts
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Social media can be helpful for others by keeping them in touch with others that they haven't seen in a long long time like family and friends
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Social media can also be a place where businesses connect with their customers and promote a positive and relatable outlook for themselves. This article explains that relationship and why businesses should use social media to their advantage.
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With COVID-19 running rampant over our world recently, isolation is more prevalent than ever. One of the biggest combatants to that has been social media. Things like FaceTime have kept people connected, but in a safe way.
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Check this article out to see the pros vs cons of social media. It’s heartwarming to read how loved ones have stayed more connected than ever because of social media today. And how methods of connection have improved.
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This scholarly source provides a published study to explain multiple different social media platforms, and how they play a role in connecting people across the world. https://t.co/nfaOxpAlTU
Here is a more casual source which attempts to prove the opposite of the popular belief that social media is negative. It proves that social media interaction helps decrease negative emotions and boosts well-being.
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Here’s an article that proposes a Harvard study which found a strong relationship between a good lifestyle and social media. The study in general noted that social media led to a social well-being, positive mental health, and self-related health.
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This article is a great non-scholarly article written to explain "Is social media harmful to teens' mental health?" The study finds that depending on the stage of life that a person is in can change whether or not social media has a positive impact.
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This is a great scholarly article to read that explains social media can actually heal someone with mental health issues. The article understands that social media can be portrayed as negative but looks to interpret that the good can outweigh the bad.
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Our goal as a group is to focus on the positivities found from social media rather than the negativities. We will explain how social media connects people through communication and focus on how people of different ages and situations in their lives are supported by the use of it.