Finals (1.1) Flashcards
refers to online
platforms and websites that enable users to create, share, and exchange content in communities and networks.
Social media
These platforms allow individuals to connect with others, share
information, and engage in various forms of communication, often in real-time.
Social media
Impacts of social media (8)
Instant Connectivity
Global Reach
Personal Branding
Information Sharing
Enhanced Engagement
Professional Networking
Social Movements and Activism
Challenges to Face-to-Face Interaction
Social media platforms
enable instant communication regardless of geographical distances.
Instant Connectivity
This has revolutionized our ability to stay in touch with friends, family, and
colleagues in real-time, fostering a sense of immediate connection.
Instant Connectivity
Social media transcends borders, allowing individuals to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Global Reach
It facilitates conversations, breaking down traditional communication barriers, and providing a platform for crosscultural interactions
Global Reach
Social media provides a space for individuals to curate and present aspects of their lives, interests, and achievements.
Personal Branding
Users can actively shape their online personas, contributing to the concept of ___ and self-expression.
Personal Branding
The rapid dissemination of information on social media has made it a powerful tool for sharing news, trends, and opinions.
Information Sharing
It allows users to be both consumers and contributors to the constant flow of information, contributing to democratization of content creation.
Information Sharing
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter offer interactive features such as comments, likes, and shares, enabling users to engage with content and express their opinions.
Enhanced Engagement
This has created a more participatory and dynamic form of communication.
Enhanced Engagement
Social media platforms like LinkedIn have become essential tools for ____.
Professional Networking
They provide opportunities for career development, job searching, and industryspecific discussions, transforming the way individuals navigate the professional landscape.
Professional Networking
Social media has played a pivotal role in ________, serving as a platform for organizing, mobilizing support, and raising awareness about various social issues.
Social Movements and Activism
It has amplified the voices of marginalized communities and facilitated collective action on a global scale.
Social Movements and Activism
While social media enhances digital communication, it also poses ____
challenges to face-to-face interaction.
The ease of online communication may, at times, contribute to reduced in-person interactions, potentially impacting the depth and quality of relationships.
Challenges to Face-to-Face Interaction
Positive Impact of Soc Med (3)
Connection and Support
Information and Awareness
Expressive Outlets
Social media provides a platform for individuals to connect with friends,
family, and like-minded
communities, offering a sense of belonging and support.
Connection and Support
Social media can be a valuable source of _____ about mental health issues, encouraging open conversations and reducing stigma.
Information and Awareness
Platforms like blogs, vlogs, and creative content allow individuals to express themselves, share their experiences, and find supportive communities.
Expressive Outlets
Negative Impact of Soc med (4)
Comparison and Envy:
Cyberbullying:
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO):
Social Isolation:
Social media can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem as users may compare their lives to curated
and often idealized representations on the platform.
Comparison and Envy:
Online harassment and ___ can negatively impact mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and other psychological distress.
cyberbullying
Continuous exposure to others’ highlight reels may lead to a ___, potentially affecting mental well-being.
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO):
Paradoxically, excessive use of social media can contribute to feelings of ____, as online interactions may not fully substitute for face-to-face connections.
social isolation