The Effects of Social Network
Nowadays, internet has been an important thing in human life. from little child, teenagers, and adult know internet. but, mostly, teenagers use internet just for social network. the biggest social network in the world now is facebook and twitter. these are commonly used by them everyday.
but, like everything, social network has its own effects. From benefits until its risks. This social network makes teenagers addicted about it, everytime, everywhere, from their gadged, like their laptop, their tablet, even their cellphone, they play that social network. From some research, these are the bad effects:
- teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies while young adults who have a strong Facebook presence show more signs of other psychological disorders, including antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies.
- Facebook can be distracting and can negatively impact learning. Studies found that middle school, high school and college students who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period achieved lower grades.
- Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children, preteens and teenagers by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems.
and these are the benefefits of social network:
- young adults who spend more time on Facebook are better at showing "virtual empathy" to their online friends.
- Online social networking can help introverted adolescents learn how to socialize behind the safety of various screens, ranging from a two-inch smartphone to a 17-inch laptop.
- Social networking can provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students
So, beside social network has its own risks, it has its own benefits too. As long as we use social network properly, we will prevent risks from social network.
SOURCE
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110806203538.htm
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