How to use Social Media webistes wisely I have prepared this topic for college students it covers dos and donts of using social media

2. Contents
 Introduction
 Statistics
 Cons
 Tips to use Social Networking Wisely

3. Introduction
“Social Networking can be defined as an online
service or website that focus on building and
reflecting of social relations among people”

4. Statistics
 Social Media have strong tendecy which
influences suicide related behaviour – 1.53 million
suicides
 It is found in age groups between 12 – 48
 In India – Common cause of death is Suicide – 40
% is from depression
 Whatsapp rumor has caused 30 deaths in India
 More than 55 % of youngsters are facing
psychological issues
 FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

5. Cons
 Addiction
 Change in behaviour
 Blackmailing
 Data Breach
 Depression
 Eating Disorders
 Suicide
 Virtual World

6. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Use it for specific purpose

7. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Speak with parents

8. Change Privacy Settings in FB

9. Avoid Clicking SPAM Links

10. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Don’t share or keep confidential data
 Have strong user id & passwords

11. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Don’t share inappropriate content

12. Tips to use Social Networking safely

13. Have a Anti Virus or a Strong Firewall

14. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Stay away from political news

15. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Don’t share passwords & user id

16. Tips to use Social Networking safely
 Log out while using public networks

17. Be Yourself

18. Thank You
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