ENGLISH PRESENTATION SOCIAL MEDIA

ADDICTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA

Adolfo Pérez Conejo4ºB

INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION 2. CAUSES OF THE ADICTION 3. EFECTS OF THIS ADDICTION 4. STEPS TO FIGHT IT

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Causes of the addiction

According to some research that scientists did, this addiction often is developed by youngsters because of:

1. Dopamine released: Social media platforms are designed to provide immediate feedback in the form of likes, comments and shares, which often causes a release of dopamine in the brain. This can create a cycle of seeking validation from others by social media. 2.Escapism: Social media can provide a distraction from real-life problems and stressors, leading to a reliance on social media as a coping machanism. 3.Social comparison: Social media can foster a culture of comparison, where users constantly compare themselves to others and seek validation through likes and followers.

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Effects from this addiction

Regarding the effects of this addiction, the most usual effects are the following:

1.Decreased productivity: This is caused because people spend their time in front of the screen watching videos or chatting with friends, instead of doing their obligations such as homework. 2.Social isolation: Even though it sounds ironic, the excessive use of our phone and social media can lead to loneliness because people don’t go outside to socialize, they just spend their day alone with their cell phones. 3. Sleep disruption: Making use of social media before going to sleep can cause fatigue and irritability. 4. Physical health issues: These are caused because of the sedentary lifestyle that people follow, for example, they spend most of their day layed on the sofa and they don’t go to exercise.

Steps to fight this addiction

Even though this is a common but serious addiction, people who have it must try to fight it. In order to do this there are several steps that the person needs to follow.

ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM: First, the person needs to recognise that they’ve got an addiction to social media and that is negatively affecting their life.

SET BOUNDARIES: Another important step will be the time limit on social media use.

TAKE A BREAK: The person should take a break from social media for a while to stop the cycle of addiction.

FIND ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES: Now that the person won't be spending that much time in front of the phone and social media, he shall start doing some activities such as sports or hobbies to pass the time.

It’s good to remember that an addiction takes time and effort. The person must be patient and consistent with their effort to fight social media addiction.

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