This webinar from Brittany Smith, Director of Community Management for the Children's Mental Health Network, will focus on why social media is important for the children's mental health world and will provide data as to who is using social media and how, why it matters, and what impact it can have on the field of children's mental health. Attendees will walk away with data and language they can use to then persuade others in their organizations, community and system of care efforts to use social media, and give it the time and energy that's required to use it successfully.
Social media is a widespread platform for sharing information that can empower communities and foster connections. While concerns exist about its impact, research shows social media generally has positive benefits by keeping users engaged and increasing empathy. To harness its power for social change, organizations should develop social media strategies and guidelines, monitor results, and meet users on the platforms they frequent like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
This presentation was delivered at the 2012 NYTD Conference by Brittany Smith, Director of Community Management at the Children's Mental Health Network.
Social networking sites allow users to create personal profiles and connect with others. Some key early social networks mentioned include Yahoo (1995), Google (1998), LinkedIn (2002), Facebook (2004), and Twitter (2006). Facebook currently has over 600 million users and generates $800 million in revenue annually. While social networks allow connection and sharing, some potential downsides include addiction, distraction from real-world relationships, exposure to bullying, fake profiles, and spread of viruses. Experts recommend moderation and parental guidance in social media use.
Social networking can have negative impacts such as privacy issues, addiction, and diminished social skills. Privacy issues arise because social networks require personal information that is then used for targeted advertising. Addiction can occur when users feel compelled to constantly check social networks for updates instead of engaging in real-world social interactions. Heavy social network use is linked to poorer social skills and health issues due to less face-to-face socializing.
A presentation on the relationship between social networking sites and friendships based on a chapter from the book, "Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out,"
Advantages and Disadvantages Of Social MediaDilna DV
This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media. It begins with defining social media as websites and apps that allow users to create and share content or participate in social networking. Some key advantages mentioned are worldwide connectivity, finding people with common interests, and its use as a promotional tool. Disadvantages include cyberbullying, risks of fraud and identity theft due to lack of privacy controls, addiction, and negative impacts on family relationships and student motivation. The document concludes that social media can be beneficial if used wisely, but individuals must take responsibility for their own safety when sharing personal information online.
Social media is an important and widely used technology among youth and young adults. It gives young people the opportunity to stay connected, explore facts of themselves, and engage with the world. For these reasons it is important that child welfare agencies understand the value and importance of social media, as well as how to use it safely and effectively in their work. This session will provide an introduction to how youth and young adults use social media, how professionals can start to use social media safely in their work with youth and young adults, and how youth and young adults can use social media safely in their lives.
Social networking allows individuals to create public profiles, meet others with shared interests, and connect with friends and family. The first social network, Facebook, launched in 1997 and now has over 800 million users, with 50% logging on daily. Every 60 seconds on Facebook, 510,000 comments are posted, 293,000 statuses are updated, and 136,000 photos are uploaded. While social networks connect people and provide access to information, overuse can negatively impact productivity and relationships. Addiction is characterized by constantly checking for updates and prioritizing social media over real world interactions.
Social media is a widespread platform for sharing information that can empower communities and foster connections. While concerns exist about its impact, research shows social media generally has positive benefits by keeping users engaged and increasing empathy. To harness its power for social change, organizations should develop social media strategies and guidelines, monitor results, and meet users on the platforms they frequent like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
This presentation was delivered at the 2012 NYTD Conference by Brittany Smith, Director of Community Management at the Children's Mental Health Network.
Social networking sites allow users to create personal profiles and connect with others. Some key early social networks mentioned include Yahoo (1995), Google (1998), LinkedIn (2002), Facebook (2004), and Twitter (2006). Facebook currently has over 600 million users and generates $800 million in revenue annually. While social networks allow connection and sharing, some potential downsides include addiction, distraction from real-world relationships, exposure to bullying, fake profiles, and spread of viruses. Experts recommend moderation and parental guidance in social media use.
Social networking can have negative impacts such as privacy issues, addiction, and diminished social skills. Privacy issues arise because social networks require personal information that is then used for targeted advertising. Addiction can occur when users feel compelled to constantly check social networks for updates instead of engaging in real-world social interactions. Heavy social network use is linked to poorer social skills and health issues due to less face-to-face socializing.
A presentation on the relationship between social networking sites and friendships based on a chapter from the book, "Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out,"
Advantages and Disadvantages Of Social MediaDilna DV
This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media. It begins with defining social media as websites and apps that allow users to create and share content or participate in social networking. Some key advantages mentioned are worldwide connectivity, finding people with common interests, and its use as a promotional tool. Disadvantages include cyberbullying, risks of fraud and identity theft due to lack of privacy controls, addiction, and negative impacts on family relationships and student motivation. The document concludes that social media can be beneficial if used wisely, but individuals must take responsibility for their own safety when sharing personal information online.
Social media is an important and widely used technology among youth and young adults. It gives young people the opportunity to stay connected, explore facts of themselves, and engage with the world. For these reasons it is important that child welfare agencies understand the value and importance of social media, as well as how to use it safely and effectively in their work. This session will provide an introduction to how youth and young adults use social media, how professionals can start to use social media safely in their work with youth and young adults, and how youth and young adults can use social media safely in their lives.
Social networking allows individuals to create public profiles, meet others with shared interests, and connect with friends and family. The first social network, Facebook, launched in 1997 and now has over 800 million users, with 50% logging on daily. Every 60 seconds on Facebook, 510,000 comments are posted, 293,000 statuses are updated, and 136,000 photos are uploaded. While social networks connect people and provide access to information, overuse can negatively impact productivity and relationships. Addiction is characterized by constantly checking for updates and prioritizing social media over real world interactions.
Making Child Welfare More Social: How Social Media Can Influence Child Welfar...Brittany Smith
Social media can help strengthen relationships for youth in child welfare by connecting them with siblings, bio parents, foster siblings, and friends from previous placements. It also allows youth to tell their story and find support from peers. While some barriers exist like lack of time, knowledge, and confidentiality issues, developing social media guidelines and providing staff training can help child welfare agencies utilize social media's benefits in a responsible way. The key is focusing on empowering youth through connection rather than reacting with panic to new technologies.
A social network service connects people who share interests through online communities. It allows users to create profiles, interact with others through messaging or email, and participate in groups, discussions, and activities. The most common social network services are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and others. Social network services can be internal and private to organizations or external and open to the public. While social networks allow making connections globally and sharing information, they can also be time-consuming and pose privacy risks.
Social media refers to online platforms that allow users to connect, share content, and interact. Popular social media sites include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In Pakistan, over 44 million people use social media, with Facebook having 30 million users. Worldwide, over 3.7 billion people use the internet, with 2.3 billion active on social media. While social media allows for connection and information sharing, it can also have negative effects on youth like increased risk of psychological disorders, addiction, and negative impact on physical health from excessive screen time. However, social media also has benefits such as easier communication, information dissemination, and professional networking opportunities.
The document discusses some common types of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and their annual revenues. It then outlines some disadvantages of social networking sites like addiction, time wastage, lack of concentration, reduced learning and research capabilities, negative health effects, and reduced real-world social interaction. The document concludes by emphasizing the need to use social networking sites wisely in moderation.
10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media for Societyaloyce japhet
Social media has grown tremendously since 2006, with platforms like Facebook and Twitter gaining millions of users rapidly. While social media provides benefits like connectivity, education, and promotion, it also poses disadvantages such as cyberbullying, hacking, addiction, fraud, and negative health impacts from overuse. The document discusses both advantages like information sharing and community building, as well as disadvantages including privacy and security issues, cheating, and glamorizing risky behaviors, analyzing how social media affects society both positively and negatively.
Social networking allows individuals to construct public profiles, connect with others, and view connections within the system. It has evolved from early 20th century ideas to today's major sites like Facebook. Networks can be analyzed at the micro, meso, and macro levels. While social networking provides benefits like strengthening relationships, it also poses privacy and addiction risks. The growth of social networks is evidenced by increasing related patents over time.
"NZAP 2.0: Into the Unknown of Psychotherapy and Social Online Media": Presented at the New Zealand Association f Psychotherapists (NZAP) 2010 National Conference in Nelson
Making Child Welfare More Social - OACAS Resource GuideBrittany Smith
This Resource Guide is a companion to a presentation delivered at the 2013 Annual Local Directors’ Conference for the Province of Ontario focused on how child welfare agencies in Canada can begin to use social media to improve outcomes for young people in care.
The document discusses social media and the future of friends. It talks about the past, present and future of social media, social networking, and friendship. In the past, social media was not widely used and the internet was not easily accessible. Nowadays, social media is used by most people to share information and stay connected with friends. In the future, it is predicted that social media will be more integrated into daily life and that "virtual friends" may become more common as social networks continue to develop. The document also discusses some challenges like cyberbullying and online fraud, as well as the importance of security on social media platforms.
This presentation delivered at the 2013 Annual Local Directors’ Conference for the Province of Ontario focused on how child welfare agencies in Canada can begin to use social media to improve outcomes for young people in care.
Social Media and Sustainability: EAI 2013 MeetingBrittany Smith
When reaching out to young adults with mental health challenges, social media needs to be a key part of your engagement strategy. Learn what social media is all about and how you can start using it.
Now Loading... A Child Welfare Social Media Resource GuideBrittany Smith
This document discusses compelling data on social media use in the United States. Some key points include: social networks and blogs reach nearly 80% of active US internet users and represent most online time; social media is defined as platforms for publishing user-generated content; older users are increasingly using social media with the largest growth among those ages 50+; 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online and 80% use social media primarily to stay connected with family and friends; most adults describe social media experiences positively and it can increase feelings of closeness and self-esteem while triggering feel-good brain chemicals.
Effects of Social Media on Young AdultsRatan Rajpal
The document discusses the effects of social media on young adults. It notes that while social media allows people to easily connect with others, it may also negatively impact real-life interactions and communication. Some disadvantages include reduced face-to-face interactions, increased online bullying, and the prioritization of online popularity over real-world connections. The document also examines how social media influences business communication and trends in social networking sites.
"Addiction To Social Media" is a powerpoint slide that makes for me to my university presentation contest. & I share to you, by this you will help from it.About 1 week need to make this.Thank yopu all.
Social networking sites have become very popular among today's youth. They use sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on a daily basis to stay connected with friends and make new connections. While social media provides benefits like maintaining relationships and sharing information quickly, it also poses some risks to users. These include internet addiction, cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and using social media sites inappropriately to end relationships. To help protect themselves, youth are advised to use privacy settings, only accept friend requests from people they know, and be cautious about what personal information they share publicly online.
The document discusses the challenges that social media presents for media educators. It notes that most social media users are young students and discusses both the positive and negative impacts of social media. On one hand, social media allows widespread sharing of information and helped enable socio-political movements, but it also risks the spread of misinformation and can enable bullying, privacy breaches, and the loss of professional journalism standards. The document suggests that educators need to teach students and citizen journalists to take a mindful approach to social media and that governments and media organizations need systems to regulate information flows while preserving freedom of expression online.
The document summarizes trends in Facebook usage from 2004-2009. It discusses how Facebook grew from 25 million to over 800 million active users in 4 years. It was founded to allow people to share and connect, and became a powerful marketing tool for businesses. However, problems also arose like privacy issues, rumors, addiction, and some criminal cases related to information shared on Facebook.
Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals and society. The document discusses some of the benefits of social media, such as enabling connection with friends and family, facilitating information sharing, and aiding in business and political organizing. However, it also notes potential downsides like reduced privacy, spread of misinformation, distraction from work/study, and increased stress from social comparison. The author presents arguments both supporting the idea that social media is good for society by enhancing communication, and counterarguments about ways it could undermine well-being, relationships, and productivity.
Why Social Media? Return on Investment for MWESB Certified FirmsBrittany Smith
This document discusses the benefits and return on investment of social media for minority, women, and emerging small business certified firms. It outlines what social media is, common barriers to using social media, data on social media usage, the digital divide, and examples of government agencies successfully using social media. The key points are that social media can provide transparency, accountability, visibility, improved customer service, and flexibility for businesses if used strategically while considering policy. Government examples show social media's potential when used creatively.
This document provides an overview of social media and its benefits from a community management perspective. It discusses how social media allows for connection and information sharing. The primary reason people use social media is to stay connected with friends and family. Research shows social media users have more close relationships and feel empowered. Developing an effective social media strategy requires thinking about goals and relationships rather than just technology. It also requires guidelines, training, and tools to engage communities online in a positive way.
Making Child Welfare More Social: How Social Media Can Influence Child Welfar...Brittany Smith
Social media can help strengthen relationships for youth in child welfare by connecting them with siblings, bio parents, foster siblings, and friends from previous placements. It also allows youth to tell their story and find support from peers. While some barriers exist like lack of time, knowledge, and confidentiality issues, developing social media guidelines and providing staff training can help child welfare agencies utilize social media's benefits in a responsible way. The key is focusing on empowering youth through connection rather than reacting with panic to new technologies.
A social network service connects people who share interests through online communities. It allows users to create profiles, interact with others through messaging or email, and participate in groups, discussions, and activities. The most common social network services are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and others. Social network services can be internal and private to organizations or external and open to the public. While social networks allow making connections globally and sharing information, they can also be time-consuming and pose privacy risks.
Social media refers to online platforms that allow users to connect, share content, and interact. Popular social media sites include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In Pakistan, over 44 million people use social media, with Facebook having 30 million users. Worldwide, over 3.7 billion people use the internet, with 2.3 billion active on social media. While social media allows for connection and information sharing, it can also have negative effects on youth like increased risk of psychological disorders, addiction, and negative impact on physical health from excessive screen time. However, social media also has benefits such as easier communication, information dissemination, and professional networking opportunities.
The document discusses some common types of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and their annual revenues. It then outlines some disadvantages of social networking sites like addiction, time wastage, lack of concentration, reduced learning and research capabilities, negative health effects, and reduced real-world social interaction. The document concludes by emphasizing the need to use social networking sites wisely in moderation.
10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media for Societyaloyce japhet
Social media has grown tremendously since 2006, with platforms like Facebook and Twitter gaining millions of users rapidly. While social media provides benefits like connectivity, education, and promotion, it also poses disadvantages such as cyberbullying, hacking, addiction, fraud, and negative health impacts from overuse. The document discusses both advantages like information sharing and community building, as well as disadvantages including privacy and security issues, cheating, and glamorizing risky behaviors, analyzing how social media affects society both positively and negatively.
Social networking allows individuals to construct public profiles, connect with others, and view connections within the system. It has evolved from early 20th century ideas to today's major sites like Facebook. Networks can be analyzed at the micro, meso, and macro levels. While social networking provides benefits like strengthening relationships, it also poses privacy and addiction risks. The growth of social networks is evidenced by increasing related patents over time.
"NZAP 2.0: Into the Unknown of Psychotherapy and Social Online Media": Presented at the New Zealand Association f Psychotherapists (NZAP) 2010 National Conference in Nelson
Making Child Welfare More Social - OACAS Resource GuideBrittany Smith
This Resource Guide is a companion to a presentation delivered at the 2013 Annual Local Directors’ Conference for the Province of Ontario focused on how child welfare agencies in Canada can begin to use social media to improve outcomes for young people in care.
The document discusses social media and the future of friends. It talks about the past, present and future of social media, social networking, and friendship. In the past, social media was not widely used and the internet was not easily accessible. Nowadays, social media is used by most people to share information and stay connected with friends. In the future, it is predicted that social media will be more integrated into daily life and that "virtual friends" may become more common as social networks continue to develop. The document also discusses some challenges like cyberbullying and online fraud, as well as the importance of security on social media platforms.
This presentation delivered at the 2013 Annual Local Directors’ Conference for the Province of Ontario focused on how child welfare agencies in Canada can begin to use social media to improve outcomes for young people in care.
Social Media and Sustainability: EAI 2013 MeetingBrittany Smith
When reaching out to young adults with mental health challenges, social media needs to be a key part of your engagement strategy. Learn what social media is all about and how you can start using it.
Now Loading... A Child Welfare Social Media Resource GuideBrittany Smith
This document discusses compelling data on social media use in the United States. Some key points include: social networks and blogs reach nearly 80% of active US internet users and represent most online time; social media is defined as platforms for publishing user-generated content; older users are increasingly using social media with the largest growth among those ages 50+; 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online and 80% use social media primarily to stay connected with family and friends; most adults describe social media experiences positively and it can increase feelings of closeness and self-esteem while triggering feel-good brain chemicals.
Effects of Social Media on Young AdultsRatan Rajpal
The document discusses the effects of social media on young adults. It notes that while social media allows people to easily connect with others, it may also negatively impact real-life interactions and communication. Some disadvantages include reduced face-to-face interactions, increased online bullying, and the prioritization of online popularity over real-world connections. The document also examines how social media influences business communication and trends in social networking sites.
"Addiction To Social Media" is a powerpoint slide that makes for me to my university presentation contest. & I share to you, by this you will help from it.About 1 week need to make this.Thank yopu all.
Social networking sites have become very popular among today's youth. They use sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on a daily basis to stay connected with friends and make new connections. While social media provides benefits like maintaining relationships and sharing information quickly, it also poses some risks to users. These include internet addiction, cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and using social media sites inappropriately to end relationships. To help protect themselves, youth are advised to use privacy settings, only accept friend requests from people they know, and be cautious about what personal information they share publicly online.
The document discusses the challenges that social media presents for media educators. It notes that most social media users are young students and discusses both the positive and negative impacts of social media. On one hand, social media allows widespread sharing of information and helped enable socio-political movements, but it also risks the spread of misinformation and can enable bullying, privacy breaches, and the loss of professional journalism standards. The document suggests that educators need to teach students and citizen journalists to take a mindful approach to social media and that governments and media organizations need systems to regulate information flows while preserving freedom of expression online.
The document summarizes trends in Facebook usage from 2004-2009. It discusses how Facebook grew from 25 million to over 800 million active users in 4 years. It was founded to allow people to share and connect, and became a powerful marketing tool for businesses. However, problems also arose like privacy issues, rumors, addiction, and some criminal cases related to information shared on Facebook.
Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals and society. The document discusses some of the benefits of social media, such as enabling connection with friends and family, facilitating information sharing, and aiding in business and political organizing. However, it also notes potential downsides like reduced privacy, spread of misinformation, distraction from work/study, and increased stress from social comparison. The author presents arguments both supporting the idea that social media is good for society by enhancing communication, and counterarguments about ways it could undermine well-being, relationships, and productivity.
Why Social Media? Return on Investment for MWESB Certified FirmsBrittany Smith
This document discusses the benefits and return on investment of social media for minority, women, and emerging small business certified firms. It outlines what social media is, common barriers to using social media, data on social media usage, the digital divide, and examples of government agencies successfully using social media. The key points are that social media can provide transparency, accountability, visibility, improved customer service, and flexibility for businesses if used strategically while considering policy. Government examples show social media's potential when used creatively.
This document provides an overview of social media and its benefits from a community management perspective. It discusses how social media allows for connection and information sharing. The primary reason people use social media is to stay connected with friends and family. Research shows social media users have more close relationships and feel empowered. Developing an effective social media strategy requires thinking about goals and relationships rather than just technology. It also requires guidelines, training, and tools to engage communities online in a positive way.
The document discusses privacy issues related to social media use. It provides examples of how oversharing personal information on social media platforms like Facebook can negatively impact people's lives and careers. One example is a teacher who was asked to resign after posting negative comments about her students and their families on her personal Facebook page. While social media allows for greater connectivity, it also decreases privacy as personal information is shared publicly without considering how it could affect one's reputation or safety. The document advises social media users to understand privacy settings, be aware of who can see their posts, and take responsibility for managing their digital footprint and online reputation.
How You Can Use Social Media - What's Your Small Step Going to Be?Brittany Smith
This document discusses using social media and provides tips for businesses. It notes that social media has become widespread, with nearly 80% of internet users in the US using social networks or blogs. It also states that half of American adults now use social networking sites. The document then discusses challenges of using social media, such as lack of time or skills. It proposes creating a "content management machine" using tools like Buffer, Tweet Deck and Hoot Suite to schedule social media posts. Businesses are encouraged to start small, such as setting up social media profiles, to begin using social media.
Social media has both positive and negative impacts on people's social skills and mental health. While it allows constant connection between users, overuse of social media can distract from in-person interactions and damage well-being. Excessive social media use has been linked to higher risks of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other issues. For students, heavy social media usage may hamper learning abilities and cause eye strain or poor physical and mental health due to reduced sleep and focus. Guardians and schools need to monitor youth social media use to prevent potential negative consequences.
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Alessandro Acquisti1 and Ralph Gross; Awareness, Information Sharing, and Privacy on the Facebook Pre-proceedings version. Privacy Enhancing Technologies Workshop (PET), (2006): http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/~acquisti/papers/acquisti-gross-facebook-privacy-PET-final.pdf
In this journal, the author claims that in recent years, online social networks have realised exponential growth. Many people have access to these online networks which they are using for both privately and publicly. Online social networks such as Facebook may be used for communication purposes when want to deliver information. In this study, two individuals were examined. One individual was exposed to a community which used social networks frequently, while the other did not have any exposure to social networks. During their time in these communities, their behaviour was closely observed. It was noted that the individual exposed to social networks had ways in managing privacy while the other was not interested in such issues. This article is credible in examination of information exposed to social media and how people communicate information due to new technology. There is also evidence that improvement of technology has increased the access of information especially in social media.
Childnet International (2008): Young People and Social Networking Services http://www.digizen.org/socialnetworking/downloads/young_people_and_social_networking_services_full_report.pdf
The purpose of this article is to create a connection or partnership with other people to make the internet safer for children or younger people. The author argues that there is dire need to come up with strategies that ensures children and young people are using the internet positively while taking precautions on potential risks involved. It is claimed that social networking is being misused by young people. Therefore, coming up with practices which guide young people towards the best way of using social media helps in improving both informal and formal context. There is need for collaboration and support among young people because they have the possibility of shaping the world in the future. This document is very reliable as it comes up with strategies to ensure positive use of the internet by young people, while understanding the role of internet in our modern times.
Isabela Granic, Adam Lobel, and Rutger C. M. E. Engels Radboud University Nijmegen: The Benefits of Playing Video Games (2014): https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/amp-a0034857.pdf
The author claims that playing internet games has been very common among young people, especially at adolescent stage. However, psychologists have proved that continuous playing of these games has associated impacts such addiction to internet, depression, and violence. This article outlines that it is crucial to consider both negative and positive effects of wat ...
This document discusses whether social networking sites are good for society. It begins by posing questions about some potential positive and negative impacts of social media use. It then outlines 10 reasons presented in favor of social networking sites being good for society. These reasons include that social media allows for faster dissemination of news, can help students academically, improves relationships, empowers women and job seekers, facilitates in-person interactions, enables political and social change, and helps socially isolated individuals connect with others.
Engaging Youth & Young Adults in Social MediaBrittany Smith
Social media continues to be an important tool for youth and young adults to connect with the world and with each other. Get the latest research and statistics on how youth and young adults are using social media, and how your organization can strategically use social media to engage with youth and young adults. Learn what platforms youth and young adults are using and how you can create a simple social media strategy to more effectively reach this audience.
What is social media_ The impact of social media.pdfDavid Due
Information and verbal exchange generation has changed rapidly over the last two decades, with the key improvement being the emergence of social media.
The tempo of change is accelerating. For instance, the increase of cell technology has played an important function in shaping the impact of social media. Globally, cellular gadgets dominate in phrases of general mins on line. They positioned the approach of connectivity anywhere, anytime on any tool in all and sundry arms.
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Making Child Welfare More Social - A Resource GuideBrittany Smith
Social media use is widespread, with nearly 80% of active internet users in the US using social networks. Teens especially are highly engaged with social media, with 95% of teens ages 12-17 online and 80% using social media primarily to stay connected with family and friends. Research shows that social media users report positive experiences and that social media can increase feelings of social connection and support. The document provides statistics on social media use and effects and lists resources for social media policies, strategies, data, and how-to guides.
Women are highly engaged with social media globally and in Canada. They spend more time online than men and are more likely to visit social networking sites. In North America, 91% of women use social media compared to 87.5% of men. Social media allows for conversations and relationship building across different groups. It has become an important way for sharing information and recommendations. While social media gives women a voice, their influence depends on being strategic with using collective online communities.
There are six main types of social media: social news (like Reddit), social networks (like Facebook), media sharing (like YouTube), bookmarking sites (like StumbleUpon), forums, and microblogging (like Twitter). Social media provides many benefits like education, connectivity, and promotion. However, there are also disadvantages like cyberbullying, hacking, and addiction. In conclusion, social media can be positively or negatively impacted depending on how users engage with it.
Social media addiction is a growing issue, as people spend increasing amounts of time engaged with social media platforms. The document proposes a software solution that limits users' access to social media and posts their time spent offline on social media profiles, to encourage others toward de-addiction in a competitive manner. The solution aims to help users utilize their time more efficiently rather than wasting it on excessive social media use. It could help address issues like decreased focus on important tasks from overuse of social platforms.
Both good and bad effects of social media. Although it brings people together on a global scale, it also has the potential to promote addiction and have a detrimental effect on mental health. There is less distinction between the real and the virtual when people rely on smartphones.
The document is a project report on social media submitted for a master's degree. It includes an introduction, acknowledgements, declaration, table of contents, and sections on defining social media, its history beginning with Six Degrees in 1997, why it is used, features of social networking sites, popular founders and sites like Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Skype, important statistics, advantages and disadvantages of social media use.
Social media and the future of social networkingRussetanSc
Social media has evolved greatly over time and will continue to change the future. It started with basic communication tools like email and phones and now includes large social networks like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms have had major impacts on society such as influencing political movements and revolutions. However, increased social media use has also led to growing concerns around privacy, identity issues, cybercrime, and other negative impacts. Looking ahead, social networking will likely become even more integrated into work, education, and daily life, but these developments also may exacerbate existing problems with privacy, addiction, and mental health issues related to social media use.
The Impact of Social Networking Sites on Youth features improved social support networks and educational opportunities, yet also highlights issues of mental health and reduced physical activity.
Positive Effects Of Social Media On Mental HealthTheUnitedIndian
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To get the most out of using social media take some time to develop a solid strategy.
When thinking about how they want to use social media, a lot of people start by saying, “We need to be on Facebook,” or, “Instagram is the hot new platform, we need to be there!” This is backwards because it focuses on technology rather than people and relationships. You need to start by mapping out who you want to reach out to on social media, what your goals are in reaching out to them using social media, and then determine which platforms will help you best meet your goals. Social media is not just about new technology, it is about people and relationships!
The document provides guidance on developing an effective social media strategy. It recommends following the P.O.S.T. framework: focusing first on the People you want to engage with, establishing clear Objectives for your social media efforts, developing a comprehensive Strategy to achieve those objectives, and ensuring proper Technologies, Policies, and analytics for Measurement are in place. The key is focusing on building relationships rather than technology and taking a holistic, long-term approach to social media.
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This presentation was a part of the 2011 Communications Academy for System of Care Communities. Learn the benefits of involving youth in social marketing efforts and how you can support youth.
This document adapted from Groundswell walks you through how to develop a comprehensive social media strategy using the "POST" methodology. The worksheet is designed specifically for youth in Systems of Care.
Social Media: Not To Be Confused With Social Marketing WorkbookBrittany Smith
The document discusses developing an effective social media strategy using the POST approach. POST stands for People, Objectives, Strategy, and Technology. It emphasizes understanding your target audience, setting measurable objectives, developing a strategic outreach plan, and selecting appropriate social media platforms based on your audience and goals. The document also notes the importance of building an inclusive social media presence to engage diverse audiences and address any barriers to online access.
Social Media: Why It Matters for Children's Mental Health
1. WHY YOU SHOULD
CARE ABOUT SOCIAL
MEDIA
Brittany Smith
Director of Community
Management
2. What is Social Media?
Any online platform or
channel for publishing
and disseminating
user-generated
content.1
Social media allows
us to engage with and
empower our
communities.
Connection
Access to information
1. http://heidicohen.com/social-media-definition/
3. Take it seriously!
Social media is
widespread. 95% of all teens ages
In the U.S., social 12-17 are online and
networks and blogs 80% of those teens
reach nearly 80% use social media. 3
of Internet users
and represents the
majority of
Americans’ time
online. 1
Half of all American
adults are using
social networking
1.
sites. 2
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/social/
2. http://www.pewinternet.org/Media-Mentions/2011/Half-of-American-adults-use-Facebook-
other-social-networks
3. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Teens-and-social-media
4. It’s About Relationships
Connections with
family and friends is
the primary reason.
2/3 say staying in
touch is a major
reason they use these
sites.1
Most online adults
describe their
experiences using
social media in
positive terms.2
1. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Why-Americans-Use-Social-Media
2. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Social-Networking-Sites
5. Positive Benefits
The average user has People report higher
more close ties and is self-esteem after
½ as likely to be spending time on
socially isolated.1 Facebook.3
Young adults who Facebook users are
spend more time on more trusting, have
Facebook are better at more social
showing “virtual support, and are much
empathy.”2 more politically
engaged.4
1. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Technology-and-social-networks
2. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/10/facebook
3. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/02/friends
4. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Technology-and-social-networks
6. Why the negative assumptions?
“Moral panic is a Before you knock
common reaction to it, give it a try.
new forms of Pay attention to what
communication.”1 you experience.
Fears: Do you feel more or
Less face-to-face time less connected?
Cyberbullying Share it with me!
Isolation
Dangerous people
Less community
engagement
1. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2009.01474.x/full
7. Digital Divide
Age, lack of a high
school
education, and low
household income
are the strongest
negative predictors of
internet usage. 1
No major differences
in social media usage
based on
gender, race, or
household income.2
1. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Digital-differences
2. Ibid
8. Facebook
There are currently The fastest growing
901 million active group of Facebook
users on Facebook.1 users are over 65
Facebook reaches years old.4
almost 57% of the
U.S. population.2
The majority of
Facebook users are
female.3
1. http://newsroom.fb.com/content/default.aspx?NewsAreaId=22
2. http://socialmediatoday.com/paulkiser/199133/social-media-3q-update-who-uses-facebook-twitter-linkedin-
myspace
3. http://mashable.com/2012/03/09/social-media-demographics/
4. http://socialmediatoday.com/paulkiser/285851/who-uses-facebook-twitter-linkedin-myspace-4thq-1stq-stats-and-
analysis
9. Twitter
Twitter has nearly 200 Nearly 15%of U.S.
million users.1 adults who are online
The average user is use Twitter.4
39 years old.2
More than ¼ of online
African-Americans
(28%) use
Twitter, 13% do so on
a typical day.3
1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12889048
2. http://www.flowtown.com/blog/older-people-flocking-to-social-networks
3. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Twitter-Use-2012/Findings.aspx
4. Ibid
10. LinkedIn
LinkedIn has over 120 59% of users are
million users.1 male.4
The average user age
is 44 years old.2
92% of journalists
have a LinkedIn
account because it
helps them easily
connect with sources.3
1. http://www.linkedin.com/
2. http://www.flowtown.com/blog/older-people-flocking-to-social-networks
3. 2011 Arketi Web Watch Media Survey, http://www.arketi.com/survey.html
4. http://www.socialnomics.net/2011/03/28/linkedin-hits-100-million-breakdown-by-country-graphic/
11. YouTube
Nearly half of YouTube Non-white adult
users are 25-44 years Internet users have
old.1 higher rates of using
Rural Internet users video-sharing sites.3
are now just as likely
as users in urban and
suburban areas to
have used online
video-sharing websites
like YouTube.1
1. Ignite Social Media, 2011 Social Network Analysis Report. http://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/social-
media-stats/2011-social-network-analysis-report/
2. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Video-sharing-sites/Report
3. Ibid
12. Bringing it together.
Social media will Goals:
allow you to better Position yourself as
meet the needs of a resource and
those you serve. support.
Connection Encourage them to
Empowerment
connect positively
with others.
Transparency
Provide accurate
Accountability
information.
Meet them where
they’re at.
13. Next Steps
Do some research.
Get online and play.
Payattention to
what you
experience.
Share the
knowledge!
Connect with me on
social media.
Register for next
month’s webinar.
The Children’s Mental Health Network is a national alliance between communities, practitioners, families, agencies, alumni of system of care communities, and individuals that seek to share information, keep in touch, advocate for children’s mental health issues, and offer experience-based consultation and education to those interested in promoting the system of care concept. We are a collection of professionals, parents and young people from across the United States committed to finding solutions that work. To learn more about us visit our website at www.cmhnetwork.org. I’m going to talk to you today about why social media is important for the children's mental health field, who is using social media and how, why it matters, and what impact it can have for you in your work.
Social media is powerful because it allows us to have transparency and accountability in a way we’ve never had before, in particular with large corporations and government agencies. We can now publicly state our opinion, whether positive or negative and in a lot of cases it gets taken seriously. Because the conversations are public these large organizations are forced to respond, and to listen. Social media allows us to take our environment and shape it in a way that I find empowering and exciting. Additionally, social media and the internet gives us access to information, in particular about our health, so that we can make better decisions and get help and support when we need it.
Regardless of your personal feelings about social media, it’s reaching a significant portion of the population and is here to stay, so it’s worth learning about.My goal is to share my passion about social media with you so that you go home and feel inspired to explore this technology, and feel empowered to begin using it in your professional life to better serve the youth, families, and communities you work with.The most important thing to take away from this training is that social media deserves your time and energy. Take it seriously because it can further your ability to meet the needs of the youth and families you serve. If you want to reach this audience, social media is a very effective way to do that because Americans spend so much of their time online and, in particular, on social networking sites. So dive in!
Now I want to talk a little bit about why people use social media. There are a lot reasons people join social networking sites including to connect with family and friends, to meet new people, and to connect with others that have shared interests and hobbies. What research from the Pew Internet and American Life Projects show us however, is that the predominant reason people use social media is to further their close offline relationships.Adult internet users that also use social media say that connections with family members and friends (both new and old) are a primary consideration in their adoption of social media tools. Roughly two thirds of social media users say that staying in touch with current friends and family members is a major reason they use these sites, while half say that connecting with old friends they’ve lost touch with is a major reason behind their use of these technologies. In addition, adults generally have positive experiences online. When social networking users were asked for one word to describe their experiences using social networking sites, “good” was the most common response (as seen in this word cloud).So people join to stay connected and continue to use social media because of the positive experiences they have. On the next slide we’ll go over some of those positive benefits.
The average user of a social networking site has more close ties and is half as likely to be socially isolated as the average American.Facebook users have more social support, and they are much more politically engaged compared with Americans of a similar age and education. Young adults who spend more time on Facebook than their peers are also better at showing "virtual empathy" to their online friends and such online empathy predicts real-world empathy. In addition, in a study of 63 Cornell University undergraduates, researchers found that people reported higher self-esteem after spending time on their Facebook profile than after time spent looking into a mirror (Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, 2011). "Unlike a mirror, which reminds us of who we really are and may have a negative effect on self-esteem if that image does not match with our ideal, Facebook can show a positive version of ourselves," says Cornell communications professor Jeffrey Hancock, PhD, one of the study's co-authors. "We're not saying that it's a deceptive version of self, but it's a positive one.” From my perspective these positive benefits are astounding. And this is just the tip of the iceberg, this list goes on and on and you can see more of these benefits in the resource. However, I’m not trying to underplay some of the negative things that can and do happen on social media sites, in particular for young people.
Let’s touch on some of those negative assumptions that you might have about social media, in particular as it relates to young people. Too much time spent online does lead to negative well-being. You can see on this slide a lot the reasons that people are resistant to social media, in particular when it comes to youth and young adults. However, the research shows that a lot of our negative assumptions about social media, the internet, and technology are unfounded. Holly Schiffrin, a psychology professor at the University of Mary Washington says,"I definitely think that technology can be used to build and maintain in-person relations, but it's not a satisfactory substitute for in-person relationships.” Additionally, parents can do a lot to ensure that youth use social media safely and strategically so that it contributes to the development of close social ties. The bottom line is that before you go around knocking social media, you’ve got to give it a try. So between now and next month’s webinar get on social media and start being more intentional in how you use it.
One of the other negative things that I hear people bring up a lot related to social media is what’s called the “digital divide.” Historically, certain populations have had less access to new technology and it has been to their and our detriment as a society. The good news about the internet and social media is that this divide issteadily shrinking as it relates to race and ethnicity. The research has found that: Ultimately, neither race nor gender are themselves part of the story of digital differences in its current form. Instead, age (being 65 or older), a lack of a high school education, and having a low household income (less than $20,000 per year) are the strongest negative predictors for internet use.There are currently no major differences in overall social networking site usage by gender, race, or household income. However, minority populations do have less access to broadband in their homes, and this means that they are accessing the internet primarily on mobile devices such as smartphones. So from a cultural and linguistic competence perspective, it’s important to optimize your content for mobile devices if you want to reach this population. Also, it’s worth noting that certain populations do use certain social media platforms at higher rates. I’ll go into this in more detail in the next slides as I map out the different social media platforms.
Let’s start with Facebook, by far the most popular social media platform both in terms of number of users, and how frequently people log on and use Facebook. Facebook is an important platform to utilize if you’re trying to connect with youth and families.
Twitter, on the other hand, would not be the best platform to use to reach that population. Twitter is used primarily by young professionals to discuss current, real-time issues including world events and business-related topics. It’s a great avenue for what’s called business to business marketing, or what the social sector might call partnerships. In particular, Twitter is a great place to reach the black community. More than one quarter of online African-Americans (28%) use Twitter, with 13% doing so on a typical day. In contrast, only 12% of white online adults use Twitter.
LinkedIn is a great platform for reaching other professionals. LinkedIn is used primarily by older, male professionals to market themselves.
YouTube is a powerful platform because it allows us to tell stories. Also, YouTube is an important way to reach the rural population and minority populations.
Social media is important because it will allow you to better meet the needs of the youth, families, and communities you serve. You’re meeting them where they’re already spending time and giving them the opportunity to have a relationship with you that’s founded upon transparency and mutual empowerment. Social media is a place where people go to connect, feel good about themselves, and learn about their world, and therefore it behooves you to meet them in that space and encourage their relationships with the people that provide them with support.