Positive Impact Of Social Media On Youth

Social media is growing in every part of the world and is it used by almost everyone especially youth. Social media is giving everyone an opportunity for social interaction. With the growth and development of social media tools, websites and apps, Social media is thriving faster. But whenever the topic is discussed we saw elderly people and most of the professional studies discussing how negatively social media is effecting the Youth and it is true at some extend. Social media is often blamed for keeping youth busy on their phones instead of physical interaction. Many studies revealed that people who spend most of their time on their smartphone and use social media reported high rate of psychological stress. They are more likely to suffer from anxiety and stress. Social media is also considered a great cause in the increasing suicide rate. But now after watching the influence of Social media of societies, it is being said that those negative effects are exaggerated. That’s why experts are trying to find the positivity in social media and finding the answers of how to use social media for our benefits and how it can helpful to help young people. Following are some of the positive effects of social media on youth.

Keeps them connected

Social media helps people to connect with their friends and keep them connected when they’re not able to see each other always. Social media gives an opportunity to see your friends whenever you want to and talk to them at any time. It helps youth to socialize and make new friends online with similar interests.

Keeps you updated

Social media keeps you updated about the things that are ongoing around the globe. You can have the news and updates of politics, sports and social events of your country and locality as well as international news very faster and very detailed on social media. You can get information and important updates with just one click.

Freedom of expression

Teenage is an age where we grow our interests and ready to face the world. Sometime your social circle will degrade you for expressing yourself so social media is there to solve the problem. Social media gives an opportunity to express yourself with freedom and you can express those talents and emotions that aren’t allowed to show in Public. There will a large audience to listen to you and support you. This is something that is going to make you feel better about yourself.

Develop social skills

We have heard many young people saying nowadays that they have found some of the best friends of their life online and some people even prefer online friendships over face to face interactions. Teenage is an age where a person love to explore new things and meet new people and social media is allowing them to meet new people from all over the world. There are many friendships and even relationships that begin from social media. You will be able to find people with same interests also.

Inspiring

Social media can be very inspiring for the youth and it makes them develop some healthy habits and connect them with some of the best content creators in the world. Such as fitness experts on social media can inspire youth to workout and adopt healthy life style.

Follow their dream

There are many young people that are living with depression and anxiety because they can’t do what they really want to do. Social media provide them a platform to show their talent to whole world. YouTube, Facebook, instagram are the best platforms to promote yourself as artists, musician, singer or dancer.

Learning

Social media become a great source of learning anything in this world. You can learn doing makeup, skincare, hair dye, paint, sketch, play any instrument, speak any language and learn a new dance. You can find your passion and your interests.