1. S o c i a l M e d i a :
O b s e s s i o n w i t h C o n n e c t i o n ?
In a fast paced world is social media affecting our
health?
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2. Social Media is growing
increasingly popular,
Facebook alone boasts 1.2
billion monthly active users.
11. Experts say that twitter, social
media sites are addictive in nature
and are causing health conditions.
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We want to pursue meaningful connection and we are
overwhelmed with options, many of which are
counterproductive in the pursuit of authentic relationships.
This ultimately affects our personal health and wellbeing.
13. T H I N K A B O U T I T…Social Media is becoming increasingly available for
use and portable to bring to any and every event.
16. Accessibility of social media
makes it easy to connect and
fulfils us knowing we are not
alone. This also provides the
dangerous stage set up for
comparison and unintentional and
unhealthy standards for ourselves.
17. “Social media has the ability to provoke
negative feelings such as envy, loneliness,
depression, and a loss of confidence.”
-Media Lab Study
18. -21% of the time social media
can change a good mood to
a bad mood.
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-55% people keep in touch with
closer friends more often
because of social media.
bandaid to our insecurity…
unhealthy expectations
19. Maintaining a healthy balance with social media is possible
Be intentional with your time and aware of how you feel
Make smart choices about how you use social media to interact
20. Resources
Just say No to Facebook Social Comparisons
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-defining-decade/201203/just-say-no-facebook-social-comparisons
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8 ways screens are ruining your family’s life
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/ways-screens-are-ruining-your-familys-life_n_3860927.html
You are Wasting More Time on Social Media Than you Think
http://technori.com/2013/06/4262-the-real-reasons-were-all-addicted-to-social-media/
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social media statistics
http://www.businessinsider.com/social-media-engagement-statistics-2013-12
Media lab study
http://medialab.butlertill.com/post/45346658316/is-social-media-making-us-sick
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Is social media making us sick?
http://kellyneedham.com/2014/02/24/twitter-itis-is-social-media-making-us-sick/
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http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/opinion/2013/7/8/48226/Are-social-media-sites-making-us-sick
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