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    Negative Effect              How It Affects Users                     Example
                      Sleep Disturbance              Late-night  scrolling reduces  Users  who  spent  excessive
                                                     sleep      quality,      leading time on social media reported
                                                     to    tiredness    and      poor shorter sleep duration and
                                                     concentration during the day.     poorer sleep quality.
                      Cyberbullying & Online         Negative comments, trolling or  A person  from Delhi reported
                      Harassment                     threats  can harm a person’s  being  bullied  in a WhatsApp
                                                     confidence  and  mental well- group,  leading  to  anxiety  and
                                                     being.                            avoiding social media.
                      Misinformation & Fake          False content may  spread  During COVID-19, many users

                      News                           quickly   on    social   media, shared false remedy messages on
                                                     creating panic or confusion.      WhatsApp, leading to confusion.
                      Body Image Dissatisfaction Social        media     encourages A  user edits  their  photos  to
                                                     comparison  to  peers and  appear  perfect,  but  despite
                                                     celebrities,  leading  to  body  receiving likes, they feel insecure
                                                     dissatisfaction.                  about their real appearance.

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                                              PROS AND CONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA                     Century   #Information Literacy
                                                                                                 Skills

                     Read each point and decide whether it is a pro (advantage) or a con (disadvantage) of social media.
                     Tick ( ) the correct column.
                                                    Statement                                Pro           Con

                          Social media helps you connect with people worldwide.
                          Social media can lead to cyberbullying.
                          You can learn new skills and access educational content.
                          Spending too much time online can harm your health.
                          Social media allows you to share your creativity.
                          Personal information can be misused if shared online.

                     SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION

                     While social media has many advantages, it can become
                     addictive if not used in moderation. Constant notifications,
                     endless scrolling and the desire to stay updated can lead
                     to spending too much time on social media. When social
                     media use becomes a habit that’s hard to control, it’s
                     called social media addiction. This is a challenge many

                     teenagers face today.

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