SOCIAL MEDIA

ADDICTION
BY JUSTIN AUDLEY AND JESSICA LIM
BACK GROUNDS
Nowadays, there seems to be one common problem
among kids and young adults and this is called social
media addiction. Social networking sites look
so appealing to youngsters that they spend roughly
two hours per day scrolling through digital news
feed, photos and videos. They try to keep up with
their friends mostly online and it seems hard for
them to put all their digital devices aside.

The most important cause of this problem is the

excitement of receiving notifications when someone
'likes' and 'shares' what you posted on social media.
People tend to feel good and excited about being
liked online. Youngsters are raised in a society where
the Internet is such an important aspect of
socialising. Children look at the Internet as an
extension of their current social life. This is the main
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HOW TO PREVENT
THOSE ?
Parents need to ensure that their children
have adequate social interactions face-to-
face. Schools and parents need to teach children
human interaction and to encourage them to make
human connections. This can be achieved by
playing games in real life and taking place in
contests as well as other engaging activities. Screen
time should be limited as much as possible so that
children and teenagers can spend more time with
their family and real-life friends. Schools and
universities should establish a strict policy on cell
phone use. The important thing for parents is
to maintain communication with their children to
remind them how precious they are.
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IDENTIFICATION
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CAUSE ? EFFECTS
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-LOWER SELF
SOCIAL MEDIA -ANXIETY OF MISSING OUT
-DISTRACTED FROM STUDIES
ADDICTION -STOP THINKING OF FEELINGS
AND DREAMS
-TOO MUCH CHECKING ON -LESS CREATIVITY
SOCIAL MEDIA -HARD TO ENGAGED SOCIALLY
-LACK OF SLEEP Source :
https://www.yourenglishsucces -INSOMNIA
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blog/social-media-addiction- -STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH
PHONE causes-effects-and-possible-
solutions DECLINE