U2 AOS 1 - Positive & negative influences on media behaviour Flashcards
Social connections
Network of people available to someone for support and engagement
Social connections positives
Access to support services, increased social connections
Social connections negatives
Pressure to stay connect and respond, burnout
Social comparison
Natural tendency for humans to look at those around them, to either evaluate the situation or their own ability and self worth
Social comparison positives
Inspiration to try something new or build on a skill
Social comparisons negatives
low self esteem due to comparison with unrealistic images / expectations
Addictive behaviour
Behaviours that are associated with a dependence upon a particular stimulus, despite negative consequences
Addictive behaviours positives
no positives
Addictive behaviours negatives
Unable to stop consuming a substance or end a specific behaviour, and experience increased desires for a specific thing, substance or behaviour
Information access
how easily information can be accessed by different people
Information access positives
Media makes information / updates such as weather warnings or news about the world easily available
Information Access negatives
Minimal regulation around data privacy it can put social media users at risk of being stalked or their identity stolen
