This week, I have decided to discuss the health implications attached to social media addiction. I know I have briefly touched on this topic in previous blogs, but a more detailed insight is needed. It’s important to know what to look out for and where to seek help if such a thing should happen…
Social Media Addiction: The Causes (Infographic)
Hi Guys! This week, I decided to change things up a bit and create an Infographic! Instead of a normal blog post, I’ve put this together based on the causes and precautions. What can I say, sometimes visual aids are better (and more appealing). Please have a read and see what you think! In this Infographic,…
Is Social Media Impacting our Self- Perception?
Hi everyone. This Week I will be talking about how social media has impacted the self-perception of many of its users. As we’ve become obsessed with keeping our online personas alive through social media, evidence suggests this is having negative effects on the way we view ourselves. Let’s take a closer look and see. It’s…
Social Media Addiction: Attraction to Distraction
Today, I will be looking at how our obsession with social media has become a huge distraction. There’s no denying it, most of us (myself included) are distracted by our social networking accounts. Whether we be at home, at School, at Uni, at work, or even just out with friends, we somehow manage to become…
Is Social Media Addiction causing Social Isolation?
Hello there! Today, I will be blogging about Social Isolation occurring through social (or perhaps, not so social) media addiction. Many of us praise social networks for helping our social interaction. But is this actually some kind of distorted illusion? The Breakdown of Communication: I’ve noticed we seem to live under the deception that virtual…
Social Media Addiction and Smartphones
Since the release of advanced smartphones, they seem to have gained worldwide popularity. But has this so called ‘smartphone craze‘ fueled a social media addiction? This blog will cover the impact of mobile devices and the arguments surrounding this issue. How do Smartphones Benefit Social Media? Ever since the launch of both iPhone and android,…