An Essay On Impact Of Social Media On Youth

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Online social media is a term used to describe the interaction and activities between individuals or groups of people, exchanging different ideas over the internet. Social media has a huge and significant impact on young people as they are gaining popularity all over the world. Children grow up in an environment surrounded by smart mobile devices, computers and interactive social networking applications such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Social media became a vital aspect in not only teenagers but also the life of adults. Singapore has an average population of 5.4 million people and there are 4 million users of Internet. Statistics shows that 74% of Singaporeans uses social media regularly, and more than 31% of users are aged between 25 and 34 years old. Based on various researches and studies in the field of social networks, it has been revealed that social Media are impacting the lives of youths greatly, and there …show more content…

People also stay connected and interact with one another, with their peers, people of similar interests, and even their family members. This helps strengthen their relationship even if they are busy with their daily routines. In addition, social media sites have become a platform for youth with similar interest or common discipline to get together, building connections and opportunities for their respective careers. Youth claims that social media not only makes their lives easier and efficient, it has become their lifestyle. While social media has seems to bring people together and help one another stay connected, it has created social isolation in regards to BBC News report. A report by WebMD News shows that teenagers who spend time on social media sites may be more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and use drugs according to Columbia University 's National Centre on Addiction and Substance Abuse

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