GROUP 1

Leader: LJ N. Famatigan

Members:
Rona Castillo
Nino Mendoza
Sophia Pauline Abraham
Angeline Abrenica
Topic: Social Media as the Bridge of More or Lesser Communication in the Senior High School Students of the
Mabini Academy

Support:
A BRIDGE TO LESSER COMMUNICATION

1. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is a phenomenon that was born at the same time as Facebook—and it’s one of
the most common negative effects of social media. FOMO is basically a form of anxiety that you get when
you’re scared of missing out on a positive experience or emotions that someone else is getting. This fear is
constantly fueled by your social media engagement. The more you use social networks, the more likely you are
to see that someone is having more fun that you are right now. And that’s exactly what causes FOMO.

2. Cyberbullying. Before social media, bullying was something only done face-to-face. However, now, someone
can be bullied online anonymously. Today everyone knows what cyberbullying is, and most of us have seen
what it can do to a person. And since screens hide our faces, you can end up being a jerk on social media and
other websites without realizing it. While social media made making friends easier, it also made it easier for
predators to find victims. The anonymity that social networks provide can be used by the perpetrators to gain
people’s trust and then terrorize them in front of their peers. These online attacks often leave deep mental
scars and even drive people to suicide in some cases. You’ll be surprised to find out that cyberbullying isn’t just
affecting kids, but also full grown adults.

3. A false sense of connection. Since the introduction of social media, there’s been an increase in less real-life
conversations. More people are building relationships online and drifting away from the real world. The more
we post, comment and like, the more we feel closer to other people (whether or not we know them in person).

4. Unrealistic expectations. This one probably comes as no surprise, but social media helps you to form
unrealistic expectations of life and friendships. The networks that do it most are Facebook, Instagram, and
Snapchat. Those are the social media platforms that severely lack online authenticity.

5. General addiction. Social media is often described as being more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol, with
the worst social media apps being Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok when it comes to addiction.

6. The disability to think independently. An HP Lab’s computer scientists study revealed that more users are
influenced to change their way of thinking based on the majority rule – their online circle. Peer pressure
continues to be an influence on a lot of users, this is a negative trait that disallows a person’s own idea or
implement of thought, as they fear criticism, their self-esteem is lowered.

7. Online-Offline influences. A lot of people enjoy online entertainment just as much as they enjoy online
shopping. For a parent and teenager, there’s a better line of connection online than of relationship couples.
Often, more couples fall a victim of jealousy or breakup, from online occurring posts. For instance, a partner is
caught keeping up with their ex in conversations. Social media is not a platform for sensitive people, as a lot of
 negative content can be posted, however, if you see something you don’t like online, you can either hide it or
report it.

A BRIDGE TO MORE COMMUNICATION\

1. Social media can be used to educate young people. While talking to and advising kids and teens on a one-
on-one basis is considered ideal, social media can do the same much more effectively and to a broader
audience all at once. People like to use YouTube to express their opinions on various subjects. In the process,
they attract millions of views and climb to the top of search engines. This leads to companies taking an interest
in sponsorship and furnishing of better gear to make better videos while showcasing their product.

2. Social media can be used as a voice of reason in society. Various social networking sites such as
Facebook and Twitter are being used by the youth to create a voice for the voiceless. On Facebook, for
example, groups like “Disability is not inability” are being brought up to make society more conscious of how
they treat the disabled. Most of these groups are started by young people who see the essence of treating
everyone equally and social media as the perfect place to spread that message.

3. Social media has enabled more young people to be creative and innovative. Social media sites mostly
depend on active participation and sharing of different content. This makes it so that young people think
outside the box and come up with new content when sharing information. Not only is the content they share
unique, but new applications and websites spring up every day with new ways to express creativity and
individuality.

4. Social media has given teens the ability to hone different skills that are important in the real
world. Young people are increasingly able to interact more freely and easily in different social environments
online, much like they will later on in life in the workplace. This is a result of the endless exposure they get from
being online and talking to different people, some of whom are their potential employers. Young people acquire
skills that enable them evaluate and interpret different situations contextually and prepare themselves mentally
for situations later on. Sites like YouTube have thousands of educational videos that give anyone the ability to
sharpen and develop their various skills and talents, for example, playing the guitar, swimming and even
cooking.

5. Social media gives teens skills to become more confident and independent. Engaging on social
networking sites can be a new adventure for young people. It is like exploring a new place where different skills
are needed. Young people learn to mold their character to be more confident and independent in order to be
heard or have a positive online presence. This eventually transfers to their daily lives.

REFERENCES
Sites:
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/negative-effects-social-media/
https://www.teenshield.com/blog/2016/06/28/positive-effects-of-social-media/
https://www.insideman.co.za/7-negative-effects-of-social-media/