7C Flashcards
social connections
the network of people available to someone for support and engagement
influence of media on information access
positive: people can use digital media to access information about any topic
negative: misinformation can also be spread quickly using online platforms
addictive behaviours
behaviours that are associated with a dependence on a particular stimulus, despite negative consequences
how does social media POSITIVELY influence individuals’ social connection?
positives:
- increased ability to access support
- increase social connections that are not limited to physical proximity
consequences of media addiction
- feelings of anxiety
- feelings of depression
- irritability
- isolation
- loss of control
- distancing oneself from the real world and family and friends
social comparisons
a proposal that humans measure their self-worth in relation to the people around them, playing a significant role in wellbeing
digital media
media that is designed to be projected onto an electronic device
media
refers to the forms in which information is communicated and spread throughout society
how does social media NEGATIVELY influence groups’ social connection?
negatives:
- increase potential conformity, people are more likely to engage in bullying to match the behaviour of others in their social group
how does social media POSITIVELY influence groups’ social connection?
positives:
- increased scope to form communities and mobilise large groups
print media
media that is displayed in full on a physical surface
how does social media NEGATIVELY influence individuals’ social connection?
negatives:
- increased pressure to stay connected
- social connections are more numerous but more shallow leading to feelings of isolation
- social connections may be false because people aren’t who they say they are
