
30/03/2023
Social Media - Advantages and Disadvantages Part 2 - Disadvantages
Social Media is relatively a newer technology, hence, it is a little difficult to establish its long-term good and bad consequences. However, multiple researchers have concluded a strong relationship between heavy use of social media platforms with an increase in risk of mental health concerns i.e depression, self-harm, anxiety, and loneliness. Some other known disadvantages are:
Cyberbullying
Decreased social-emotional connection
Decreased quick-witted skill
Promotes cancel culture
Hacking
Facilitates laziness
Facilitates internet addiction