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IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON SOCIETY

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  • Maria scrolls through Instagram every night for 2-3 hours before sleeping. Lately, she has been feeling anxious, comparing herself to influencers, and struggles to fall asleep.
    Health
  • What is a healthy way to use social media? (Comparing yourself to others /Setting time limits on usage /Sharing every detail of your life)
    Setting time limits on usage
  • An influencer shares their location in real-time during a trip, later reporting that their home was burglarized while they were away.
    Personal Privacy
  • During a virtual family gathering, older relatives struggle to use filters and camera controls, feeling embarrassed and reluctant to join again.
    Generation Barriers
  • Which action improves digital well-being? (Multitasking on many apps /Using social media in bed / Creating “no screen” times)
    Creating “no screen” times
  • What is a major cause of anxiety linked to social media? (Excessive news reading/ Social comparison/ Watching videos)
    Social comparison
  • An 18-year-old uses AI tools to alter their photos on social media, later experiencing body dysmorphia and withdrawing from social interactions.
    Health
  • What’s the best response when feeling overwhelmed by social media? (Keep scrolling to distract yourself /Take a break and talk to someone/ Post about your stress publicly)
    Take a break and talk to someone
  • How does FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) affect people? (Encourages meaningful connections /Causes stress and loneliness / Improves self-esteem)
    Causes stress and loneliness
  • What does “digital detox” mean? (Deleting social media accounts/ Avoiding screens temporarily/ Posting less frequent)ly
    Avoiding screens temporarily
  • Why can cyberbullying be more harmful than face-to-face bullying? (It’s easier to ignore/ It can be anonymous and permanent/ It happens less often)
    It can be anonymous and permanent
  • A YouTuber posts a prank video that unintentionally reveals the identity and address of a bystander.
    Personal Privacy
  • A middle-aged manager bans the use of emojis in company emails, misunderstanding their tone and meaning.
    Generation barriers
  • How can friends support someone struggling with online mental health issues? (Encourage healthy online habits /Ignore the problem /Share their problems online)
    Encourage healthy online habits
  • A high school creates policies to ban phone use during lunch breaks, citing rising reports of students skipping meals and social isolation.
    School
  • Which habit best protects your mental health online? (Taking regular screen breaks/ Following many influencers/Responding immediately to messages)
    Taking regular screen breaks
  • Which is a warning sign of social media affecting mental health? (Feeling tired after offline socializing/ Constantly checking notifications/ Engaging in hobbies regular)ly
    Constantly checking notifications
  • A marketing intern leaks unreleased product information on their personal account, causing a company's stock to dip.
    Business
  • A student livestreams a school fight on social media, leading to public scrutiny and an investigation by authorities.
    School
  • A teenager experiences anxiety and low self-esteem after constantly comparing their life to influencers online.
    Health
  • A university cancels a guest lecture after student backlash online accuses the speaker of past offensive tweets
    School