Why you should “dislike” facebookWhy you should
“dislike” facebook
By: Caralynn Arena
By: Caralynn Arena
Today we will talk about..The negative effects of facebook including:
Suffering Social Skills
Careers
Self-Image
Social Skillscommunication skills lack
people “hide” behind the computer screen
fake sense of friendship online
virtual communication can ruin relationships
Devalue real-life sitations, conversations, and relationships
“Facebook Official” aka FBO
Careers
Inappropriate behavior
unflattering pictures/behavior
Digital Tattoos that are difficult to erase
Self-Imagefacebook can trigger self-consciousness
constant popularity contest
ability to make comparisions to other’s lives,
families, looks, etc.
“The psychological and emotional outcomes of cyber-bullying are similar to real-life bullying except for the reality that with cyber bullying there is often no escape. School ends at 3 p.m., while the Internet is available all the time.”
Solutions!Focus on real life!
limit your facebook friends
limit time on facebook
spend time with friends in person
only put on facebook what you want the world to see-keep your reputation clean
focus on YOUR life,goals, success
Report cyberbullying
Without/Limited Facebook-more time-less drama-better relationships-less pressure-higher self esteem
With Facebook-drama-lack of social skills-exposure to many people-Identity theft threat-distraction
Let’s Visualize!