scholarly journals Social Networking, Perceived Loneliness and Psychosocial Well-Being in Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubab Musarrat ◽  
Afsheen Masood ◽  
Sumaira Rashid ◽  
Shama Mazahir
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

In this era of information technology when internet and smart devices are everywhere and demand of connectivity for socialization is at its peak, it’s quite interesting that adolescents are the significant user of these social media applications and devices. The purpose behind this extensive use of social media is may be to share their personal experience , thoughts and work with others or may be cope their feeling of being alone or for their psychological wellbeing. This paper examined this particular phenomenon of social networking, perceived loneliness and psychosocial well-being in adolescents. This is hypothesized that increased social networking use is likely to predict the perceived loneliness and psycho-social well-being in adolescents. The participants included 150 adolescents between 13 to 19 years of age, both boys and girls who were accessed from various schools and colleges of Lahore. The data collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed through SPSS version 21.00.

Social Media

2020 ◽  
pp. 172-192
Author(s):  
Priyanka Garg ◽  
Saloni Pahuja
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Social Worlds ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
The Impact

In this age of digitisation social media has become an integral part of our lives. It is an important tool for business decision makers as it enables them to stay connected with their consumers. The firms intend to make profitable use of social media applications such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Mobile Apps. This chapter details out the concept of social media, how it differs from traditional media, the specific categories such as content communities, micro blogging, collaborative websites, social networking sites, live casting, virtual game and social worlds, etc. Further the impact of social media on youth is highlighted. This chapter presents guidelines regarding optimum utilization of social media. Also the strategies to handle different social media activities are discussed

scholarly journals Social Media Use in the Public Sector: The Evolving Legal Landscape & Unique Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Shamima Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Workplace Issues ◽  
The Public ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Networking Tool ◽  
Essential Resource ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Applications

Social media, originally started as a personal and social networking tool, is now an essential resource in the workplace. The use of Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, Flickr, LinkedIn, YouTube and other social media applications in the workplace are not only widespread but are increasingly viewed as an essential resource. Employers use social media for recruitment, public relations, fundraising, disseminating information, instantaneous communication with stakeholders, and for many other purposes. Employees, on the other hand, use it for networking, job related activities, communication with colleagues about workplace issues, and often times for non-work related matters. The practical benefits of use of social media in the workplace cannot be overemphasized.

Social Media

2017 ◽  
pp. 64-77
Author(s):  
Liston W. Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

This chapter discusses the impact of social networking on participation in organizations across market sectors to include government, business and non-profit entities. The author relates the experiences of young adults working in various occupations on how smartphone use can influence social networking and interactions and whether that influence improves or hampers their learning and professional development. A review of literature and recent social media development trends are used to gather information in support of a conceptual model of media usage and social networked learning within organizations. Leaders and organizational members may want to refer to this 4 stage model when thinking about ways to improve their use of social media and informal learning opportunities found on the Internet and on smart devices.

scholarly journals PENYULUHAN HUKUM DAMPAK MEDIA SOSIAL BAGI REMAJA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Tri Murti Lubis ◽  
Syarifah Lisa Andriati ◽  
Detania Sukarja
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Interactive Communication ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Communication Equipment

Teenagers are the next generation of the nation that must continously be fostered to shape their identity and personality in accordance with Indonesian values. Various problems related to adolescents both as objects and as subjects have emerged with the development of information technology. Information technology has developed since the discovery and development of Science in the field of information and communication, starting from the development of communication system to communication equipment and direct and interactive communication tools. Social media is like a double-edged knife. If used wisely, selectively and responsibly, various social networking sites can be useful and beneficial. However, if used irresponsibly, social media can bring bad results, even legal problems. Therefore, social media users should be more careful in using the platform. The growing usage of social media among teenagers may bring negative impact if not addressed wisely due to teenagers’ vulnerability. The lack of legal knowledge on the use of social media may also cause adolescents becoming perpetrators and/or victims of social media.

Fear of Missing Out, Social Media Use and Psychological Wellbeing among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Fear Of Missing Out ◽  
Use Of Social Media

With the extensive use of internet, social networking has become an important part of social interactions in our lives. The use of social networking affects the physical and mental health of an individual. Various aspects associated with prolonged and frequent use of social networking is comparable to behavioural addiction as it shows symptoms of increased dependence and withdrawal. Hence there is a need to understand the various factors which may be associated with compulsive use of social media. Fear of missing out (FoMO) has been associated with negative affect, poor mental health and excessive use of social media. The current research was conducted on a student sample of 267 boys and girls and found that the relationship between FoMO and psychological wellbeing was mediated by use of social media. The research has important implications as usage of internet and social media is on a continuous rise. The individual differences in the usage need ascribed to personal factors in order for a better understanding of the phenomenon.

Does social media promote knowledge exchange? A qualitative insight

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 688-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kashif Imran ◽  
Syed Muhammad Javed Iqbal ◽  
Usman Aslam ◽  
Tehreem Fatima
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Media Applications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the benefits of social media to enhance knowledge exchange in the organizations. Moreover, the current qualitative inquiry elaborates the orientation of doctors about social media applications and knowledge exchange in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach The constructionism approach based on grounded theory followed by qualitative design is used to investigate the exposition with the help of 22 non-directive and semi-structured interviews from the doctors of Bahawal Victoria Hospital. The cases are selected by using convenience sampling and thematic analysis is done using NVivo-11 plus. Findings The results end up with four major themes. The social media applications, at the first door, extend communication and relationship among employees. Moreover, these applications are equally beneficial for acquiring existing and new knowledge. Additionally, social media applications advance knowledge exchange by promoting knowledge sharing and transfer. Research limitations/implications This study is equally beneficial for employees and management to promote knowledge exchange through social media applications. The effective and efficient use of social media applications helps organizations to boost knowledge strength among employees and can address various critical issues. Originality/value This is an attempt to sightsee the unattended dimension (i.e. knowledge exchange) in the context with social media. The social media applications are popular all over the world and pace of their usage is increasing day by day but their real contribution toward organizational well-being is still lacking in contemporary literature.

INCREASING ADOPTION OFSOCIAL MEDIA IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS : OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharafat Hussain ◽  
Prof. Mohd. Abdul Azeem
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Adoption of social media amongst health care organizations is thriving. Healthcare providers have begun to connect with patients via social media. While some healthcare organizations have taken the initiative, numerous others are attempting to comprehend this new medium of opportunity. These organizations are finding that social networking can be an effective way to monitor brand, connecting with patients, community, and patient education and acquiring new talent. This study is conducted to identify the purpose of using social media, concerns, policy and its implementation and the overall experience of healthcare organizations with social media. To collect first hand data, online questionnaire was sent via LinkedIn to 400 US healthcare organizations and representatives out of which 117 responded and were taken further for analsysis. The results of this study confirm the thriving adoption, increased opportunities and cautious use of social media by healthcare organizations. The potential benefits present outweigh the risk and concerns associated with it. Study concluded that social media presence will continue to grow into the future and the field of healthcare is no exception.

Social Media and Emotional Well-being: Pursuit of Happiness or Pleasure

2021 ◽  
pp. 1326365X2110037
Author(s):  
D. Guna Graciyal ◽  
Deepa Viswam
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pursuit Of Happiness ◽  
Social Dysfunction ◽  
Combining Data ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Depth Interviews

Virtual engagement of lives has been made possible with the advent of social media. Almost 80% of the day are spent virtually on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, etc. Usage of social media to connect to and communicate with the ones we care about is always healthy, termed as social networking. Social dysfunction occurs when the constant communication leads to the point where our real or offline life gets replaced by virtual or online life. There is a slight boundary between social networking and social dysfunction. When social networking is advantageous, social dysfunction affects emotional well-being. When emotional well-being is affected, many users experience a compulsion to dissociate from the real world as they find virtual world, full of fantasy and enjoyment. When the Internet was created, perhaps no one was aware of its potential. More than the convenience for sharing of information it has brought the world so close to crumbling the geographical boundaries. The more people-to-people communication is, the more is the strengthening of relationships, bonds grow stronger with ‘more’ social media platforms. Being on ‘more’ social media platforms has become a benchmark for living amidst the younger generation. Either as an activity of happiness or as an activity of pleasure, users tend to use social media at varying levels. This paper aims to conceptualize the the intricacies of social media in young lives and to discern whether their association is happiness or pleasure activity. The research method of this paper has a mixed-methods research design combining data from structured survey with information outputs from in-depth interviews.

Therapeutic Affordances of Social Media and Associated Quality of Life Outcomes in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 089443932110329
Author(s):  
Paul Dodemaide ◽  
Mark Merolli ◽  
Nicole Hill ◽  
Lynette Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship

There is a growing body of literature exploring the general population’s use of social media for assistance in dealing with stigmatized health issues. This study presents novel research examining the relationship between social media use and young adults. It utilizes a therapeutic affordance (TA) framework. Quantitative results from this study are complemented by qualitative data. The relationships between distinct social media and their TA (a–b) are presented to highlight their potential to impact positively on social and emotional well-being outcomes. Evidence includes broad support for “connection,” “narration,” and “collaboration” TAs in this context and the relationship between the use of distinct social media and perceived quality of life (QOL) outcomes (a–c). TA provides an appropriate and valuable theoretical framework which is useful for the development of an evidence-base from the analysis of young adult’s social media usage. An analysis of the association between social media and their QOL outcomes is presented according to the TA relationship pathway (a–c–b). The adoption of a TA framework enables a nuanced analysis of significant associations between specific social media, TA, and improved QOL outcomes. This study demonstrates the significant association between social media and perceived QOL outcomes in young adults.

scholarly journals Preserving professional identities, behaviors, and values in digital professionalism using social networking sites; a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaista Salman Guraya ◽  
Salman Yousuf Guraya ◽  
Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Professional Identities ◽  
Professional Behaviors ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Abstract Background Despite a rapid rise of use of social media in medical disciplines, uncertainty prevails among healthcare professionals for providing medical content on social media. There are also growing concerns about unprofessional behaviors and blurring of professional identities that are undermining digital professionalism. This review tapped the literature to determine the impact of social media on medical professionalism and how can professional identities and values be maintained in digital era. Methods We searched the databases of PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and EBSCO host using (professionalism AND (professionalism OR (professional identity) OR (professional behaviors) OR (professional values) OR (professional ethics))) AND ((social media) AND ((social media) OR (social networking sites) OR Twitter OR Facebook)) AND (health professionals). The research questions were based on sample (health professionals), phenomenon of interest (digital professionalism), design, evaluation and research type. We screened initial yield of titles using pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria and selected a group of articles for qualitative analysis. We used the Biblioshiny® software package for the generation of popular concepts as clustered keywords. Results Our search yielded 44 articles with four leading themes; marked rise in the use of social media by healthcare professionals and students, negative impact of social media on digital professionalism, blurring of medical professional values, behaviors, and identity in the digital era, and limited evidence for teaching and assessing digital professionalism. A high occurrence of violation of patient privacy, professional integrity and cyberbullying were identified. Our search revealed a paucity of existing guidelines and policies for digital professionalism that can safeguard healthcare professionals, students and patients. Conclusions Our systematic review reports a significant rise of unprofessional behaviors in social media among healthcare professionals. We could not identify the desired professional behaviors and values essential for digital identity formation. The boundaries between personal and professional practices are mystified in digital professionalism. These findings call for potential educational ramifications to resurrect professional virtues, behaviors and identities of healthcare professionals and students.

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