Week 11 - Social Media And Health

Question 1

Pattern of social media usage

Answer 1

• Constant increase : could point to tolerance
• Tolerance : Dependance : Withdrawal

Question 2

‘Addiction’ to social media

Answer 2

• Not clinically a thing recognised by the DSM V
• Effects such as cravings, Boredom, withdrawal higher in abstinence period
• 60% relapsed
• Notable reduction in friends getting together in 2010 ; decreasing rapidly

Question 3

How does social media make us digital puppets?

Answer 3

• Behaviour Modification Empires
• Algorithms and filter bubbles
• Being fed a bespoke digital diet
• Subtly manipulate you

Question 4

How is social media harmful to mental health

Answer 4

• More reported suicides , depression , loneliness

Question 5

Explain upward social comparison

Answer 5

• Filters in beauty standards
• Influencers suggesting to remove photos

Question 6

How is social media making us loose intelligence? / neg effects

Answer 6

• Digital Dementia : decreased memory capacity
• Attention span is decreasing (180 sec for business ppl , college students had 65sec)
• 71% hiring decision makers agree social media is a good screening for applicants
• 1500 injuries per year caused by texting by walking

Question 7

Positive effects of social media

Answer 7

• Allows for better communication
  -Positively affects mental health (more connection)
• Moderated by type of use (active use = better)