Negative Impact of Social Media on Students

 In today’s digital age social media has become a big part of our everyday life. Platforms like Tik tok, Instagram and Twitter are used to connect with people that are not close to us. Although there is a of lot positive things we can mention about social media there is also quite a few negatives. 

Social media can be a very big distraction for students which can result in poor academic performance. Social media can sometimes provide misleading information to students when doing assignments or research. Cyber bullying is one of the biggest negative impact of social media, when students experience cyber bullying it can affect their mental health. The overuse of social media can lead to anxiety and depression. Excessive use of digital communication can impact face to face social skills.

Students should always be encouraged to use social media for the right reasons. It is important that we take steps to ensure that social media is used  in a responsible and beneficial way. This may include stronger regulation and policies as well as educational    campaigns to promote responsible social media use.