Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-3-2015
Abstract
It is the objective of this article to present evidence from several researches that were done by many scholars in different environment that distinctly demonstrates the negative impact of social media in three main categories. First, social media fosters a false sense of online "connections" and superficial friendships leading to emotional and psychological problems. The Second harm of social media is that it can become easily addictive taking away family and personal time as well as diminish interpersonal skills, leading to antisocial behavior. Lastly, social media has become a tool for criminals, predators and terrorists enabling them to commit illegal acts. And the third analysis will consist of showing the link between the psychological problems caused by social media and criminal activities committed.
Recommended Citation
Amedie, Jacob, "The Impact of Social Media on Society" (2015). Pop Culture Intersections. 2.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/engl_176/2
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