Advantages and disadvantages of social media

Idea 1

One of the best advantage that you can have from social media is world wide connectivity and Getting access to infinite ideas and thoughts. Also, it is one of the best platform for Organic Digital Marketing if you consider for business purpose.

And the worst disadvantage of social media is that people don’t even realize how much time they waste on social media .They spend hours on these sites keeping their important work aside which is really not good for them.

I think it completely depends on you whether you want to use it for your welfare or destruction!!

Idea 2

Social media can be a helpful tool to enable youngsters to stay in touch with family and friends. While there are many positive benefits to social media use, there are potential risks. As parents, it’s important that you help your child to appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of social media and ensure his online safety.

Today, it is essential that children are comfortable using all forms of digital technology, including social media. Even though we are living in an increasingly digital world, not every young person is equipped to navigate the online world safely and with proper conduct. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian teenagers are spending up to 18 hours per week online and 91 percent of teens aged 15 to 19 report using social media. There’s no denying that online and social media use plays a significant role in the lives of today’s youth.

Since its inception, there has been a lot of discussion about the risks associated with social media use. But it’s important to keep things in perspective. We uncover both the pros and cons of social media for youth.

ADVANTAGES

1. Promotes social connection

The main purpose of social networking sites is to facilitate people to socialise, regardless of distance and other barriers. It can have a positive impact on relationships. Young people can make new friends and maintain existing friendships by frequent communication and sharing experiences online. For those teenagers who struggle to make social connections in the physical world, social media can offer a virtual alternative and prevent young people from feeling isolated.

2. Mental health benefits

Social media use stimulates the production of oxytocin which reduces stress levels and promotes feelings of happiness. Online interactions are often much easier than socialising in person – they require little to no emotion and are less demanding. The reward and happiness we receive from likes and positive comments are often the result of very little effort and time. Of course if the comments are negative or the amount of likes deemed too low, it could have a detrimental effect on mental health. In response to consumer feedback, Instagram recently made the number of likes for posts visible only to the profile owner, with plans for Facebook to follow suit. This goes some way to addressing the problem of teens (and people in general) judging their peers on the number of likes they receive for a post, or comparing themselves to others based on number of likes.

3. Provides opportunity for education

Children can watch videos, view pictures and read blogs, many of which have educational benefits. Social networking sites can also facilitate discussion of homework and assignment topics and provide a base for research and fact-finding initiatives.

4. Enhances globalisation

The advent of social media has meant that the world has become smaller. We are no longer bound by geographic borders or physical distance. Teenagers can now easily communicate with people from all over the world and experience all the benefits that exposure to other cultures and ideas brings.

5. Promotes creativity

Many social media tools provide an outlet for creative self-expression. Not only are you able to share work such as photography, film, written works and illustrations, other users can offer comments and feedback which can offer the added benefit of building self-esteem and confidence.

DISADVANTAGES

1. Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person or group with the intent to hurt them socially, psychologically or physically.

2. Can compromise safety

Unfortunately, social media provides a platform for predators to groom and abuse children. Users are able to create fake profiles and children are at risk of communicating with people who are unknown to them and who might cause them harm. Children should never disclose their personal information and location to any person on social media. Consider ensuring that your child’s social media profiles are set to ‘private.’

3. Addiction

Since social media use can generate reward and feelings of happiness so easily, there is a risk that it may become addictive. It can also be very time consuming – teens can waste hours online. Parents should limit screen time and set clear expectations about social media usage.

4. Lack of focus

Social media can also be a distraction. It can divert attention from an activity that your child is supposed to be focusing on, such as study, sporting commitments or assignments. It’s important to ensure your child is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and participating in social activities away from the computer or devices. Removing devices from bedrooms and monitoring social media online usage is also advised.

5. Advertising

Social media tools use algorithms to collect personal data such as your date of birth and home address so that advertisers can use that information to target consumers. This can be dangerous because it means your personal information is no longer confidential and teenagers can be exposed to advertising and products that they may not be ready for. There are reports that children as young as five years old have been deceived into spending money without parental permission through games. We recommend turning off the geotagging and Bluetooth apps on devices, using the highest privacy settings and educating your child about protecting their personal information online. Parents can also access a number of online monitoring tools to ensure their child’s online safety.

6. False sense of security

Teens may be inclined to do things on social media that they would not do in public, like post a compromising photo or saying something they would never have the courage to say in person. Teens should be made aware of the impact their digital footprint could have on their future. While it may be difficult for them to think past school, future potential employers could use social media profiles to gain an insight into their personality and personal life. Parents should remind their teens that once they post something publicly, it is there to stay. While anyone can delete their profiles, they never truly disappear, and once an image or thought is posted online you lose control over where it is distributed and shared.

Idea 3

PROS:

Messaging on social media sites can lead to face-to-face interactions when plans are made via the sites.
Social media increases voter participation and facilitates political change.
Social media helps reduce loneliness of senior citizens who are socially isolated.
Social media allows for quick diffusion of public health and safety information during crisis events.
The U.S. military and the Department of Veterans Affairs use social media to help prevent suicide.
Social media can help disarm social stigmas like anxiety or depression.
Crowd-sourcing on social media allows people to attain a goal, empowering users to achieve positive change.
Social media provides academic research to a wider audience, allowing people access to previously inaccessible educational resources.
Social media sites can help improve overall well-being by providing users with a large social group creating a “contagion” effect.
Professional networking sites like LinkedIn greatly assist companies to find personnel and job seekers to find work.

CONS:

Social media posts cannot be entirely deleted.
Social media can endanger our military, journalists and activists.
Social media use is associated with personality and brain disorders.
Students who are heavy social media users tend to have lower grades.
Social media can exacerbate feelings of disconnect and put children at higher risk for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders and even suicide.
Criminals can use social media to commit and promote crimes.
Social media can be a drain on time and use up hours that you can’t get back.
Advertising practices of social media sites may create an invasion of privacy.
Social media facilitates sexting, which can lead to revenge porn, criminal charges and a proliferation of personal images.
Social media use can cause personality and brain disorders, ADHD and self-centered personalities—particularly in youth.

Idea 4

Social media plays an important role in our daily life now. It’s a great invention. There are lots of advantages to list, first, social media spread information quicker than any other traditional medium e.g. newspaper, TV or radio. Second, It’s the most economical way to tell the world something. all you need is a portable device which has connected to the internet. Third, Social media do have a strong affection in some extreme cases. For example, some heinous event was firstly reported by the social media instead of the Traditional ones since they might be controlled by the government.

let’s talk about the negative side now. Many fake news originated from social media. Besides, some bad people will use social media to manipulate the congregation, even for blackmail. Last but not least, social media is poison to the teens, the children cannot control themselves, consequently, they got addicted to social media which will affect their sleep quality and meddle their schoolwork.

Idea 5

Social Advantages

It brings together people from all parts of the world.
It enhances friendships beyond the cultural, racial and national barriers.
It promotes social interactions.
It provides platforms for exchange of ideas.
Etc.

Business Advantages

It gives better exposure to businesses.
It makes it easier for you to attract your target audience.
It makes lead generation possible for tight-budget businesses.
It enhances business partnerships.
It allows for quality networking among entrepreneurs.
Etc.

On the other hand, the disadvantages of social media only show that whatever is made by man cannot be perfect.

Social Disadvantages

It can become addictive which is not good for one’s overall well-being.
It causes social isolation. Social media addicts tend to isolate themselves from their loved ones even if they physically present.
It sometimes encourages living a fake life. You see persons taking pictures and selfies with other people’s cars, houses, etc. And they often pretend as the owners.
Those who flaunt their wealth unnecessarily on social tend to, knowingly or unknowingly, spread the get rich quick message to others.
Social bullying on social media is an issue nowadays.
Etc.

Business Disadvantages

We have seen businesses taking undue advantage of other similar businesses on social just to snatch their customers.
Besides, spying on other companies’ concepts/ideas (especially during we’re launching soon! periods) by regularly monitoring their social media updates. They do this to steal the idea, modify it and then launch their own version of it before the original version is launched.
A misinformed customer can spoil the day for a brand with a bad product/service review on the social media. And brand image damage is easily achieved than brand image repair.
What about wrong marketing campaigns run on social media to attract customers and drive sales? They ended up chasing away clients and bringing the brands into losses.
Etc.

The list of advantages and disadvantages of social media is endless.

However, why and how you use social media will determine if it will be to your advantage (or to other’s advantage) or to your disadvantage (or to others’ disadvantage).

Idea 5

Advantages :

Increased Brand Awareness. Social Media is one of the most cost-efficient digital marketing methods used to syndicate content and increase your business visibility.

Social Media strategy will greatly increase your brand recognition since you will be engaging with a broad audience of consumers.

It provides the opportunity to grow relationships with your targeted audience.

Disadvantages:

Lacks Emotional Connection. ..
Gives People a License to be Hurtful. …
Decreases Face-to-Face Communication Skills. …
Conveys Inauthentic Expression of Feelings. …
Diminishes Understanding and Thoughtfulness. …
Causes Face-to-Face Interactions to Feel Disconnected. …
Facilitates Laziness