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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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