Social media a Boon or a BANE
Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Today's
Youth
Group members
• 22BMM0017 SUJAL SUSHIL VARMA
• 22BME0147 RUDRAKSH
• 22BME0707 JADHAV HARSHVARDHAN RAJIV
• 22BME0735 HARSIMAR SINGH HORA
• 22BEC0605 SRI BALAJI T
• 22BEC0964 ROHITH R S
• 22BEC0966 SETHUMADHAVAN B
Abstract/Summary
Social media impact, boon and bane, literature review, connectivity, information dissemination,
cultural norms, negative consequences, excessive consumption, social comparison, mental health,
misinformation, mixed-methods approach, surveys, data analysis, informed usage, responsible
usage, connectivity benefits, risk mitigation, policy, education, public awareness.
• Dual nature of social media
• Mixed method approach
• Understanding the opportunities and challenges posed by social media
Introduction
• Social media, boon, bane, communication, connectivity, global, family, social movements,
revolutionized, connect, interact, daily lives, perceptions, decisions, identities.
• Revolutionized the way we connect , communicate , interact
• It has become an integral part of our life , shaping our perceptions , influencing our decision , and even
defining our identities
METHODOLOGY
• Survey Platform: We used Google Forms for its accessibility and ease of use.
• Sampling: Participants were recruited from our friends and family network using convenience sampling.
• Survey Design: Questions covered various aspects of social media's impact.
• Data Collection: Participants completed the survey online at their convenience.
• Data Analysis: We summarized responses, identified trends, and drew conclusions.
• Interpretation and Reporting: Conclusions were based on analyzed data with supporting participant quotes.
Social media Preferences
• Which sites do people use?
• In our survey we found out that 78.6% that is 55 out of
70 people preferred INSTAGRAM as social media
platform that they regularly use followed by YOUTUBE
68.6% (48/70), FACEBOOK 35.7% (25/70) , and
SNAPCHAT 27.1% (19/70) .
• Instagram and YouTube are most popular
• Over two-thirds use YouTube, nearly the same for
Instagram
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat also notable
• Only one respondent uses TikTok
SOCIAL MEDIA ISADDICTIVE
• The study shows that frequency of people using social media .
• The study shows that 88.6% They prefer to use SOCIAL
MEDIA several times a day .
• 7.1 % say that they use SOCIAL MEDIA once a day .
• 1.4 % say that they Rarely or never use SOCIAL MEDIA .
•The bar graph illustrates respondents' self-assessment of
social media addiction on a 1-5 scale. The largest group
(33.3%) rates their addiction as moderate (3), followed by
23.2% who feel highly addicted (5), and 21.7% at a high level
(4). Fewer respondents feel less addicted, with 13% at 2 and
only 8.7% at 1, indicating no addiction.
CYBERBULLYING
• Cyberbullying poses mental health risk
• Study asked about cyberbullying experience and
frequency
• 71.4% never experienced cyberbullying
• Majority (49.3%) scaled 1 (never)
• 24.3% experienced occasionally
• 18.8% scaled 3 (occasionally)
• 4.3% experienced very frequently
• 10.1% scaled 5 (very often)
Comments on the Results:
•The data suggests that a significant majority of the respondents do not frequently encounter cyberbullying,
with the most common response being that they never experience it.
•However, there is still a notable percentage of individuals who have experienced cyberbullying at least
occasionally, which highlights that it is an issue on social media platforms.
•The responses to the frequency question reinforce the pie chart's findings, with most respondents indicating a
low frequency of encountering cyberbullying.
•It is important to consider the context of the survey, such as the demographic of the respondents and the
platforms they use, as these factors can influence the prevalence and perception of cyberbullying.
Encounter of fake news or
misinformation on Social Media
The pie chart depicts the frequency at which respondents
encounter fake news or misinformation on social media.
The distribution of responses is as follows:
Very often: 42.3%
Often: 32.4%
Sometimes: 16.9%
Rarely: 8.4%
Never: 0% (No visible segment for 'Never',
assuming no responses or negligible)
A significant majority of respondents encounter fake
news or misinformation either 'Very often' or 'Often',
totaling 74.7%.
Regulation of Social Media to prevent
spread of harmful content.
The bar graph represents survey responses to the
question about the extent of regulation needed for social
media platforms to prevent harmful content and
behaviors.
The scale is from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies 'Not at all' and 5
signifies 'Completely'.
The number of responses for each rating is as follows:
Rating 1: 2 responses (2.9%)
Rating 2: 6 responses (8.6%)
Rating 3: 22 responses (31.4%)
Rating 4: 16 responses (22.9%)
Rating 5: 24 responses (34.3%)
The majority of respondents (34.3%) believe that social
media should be completely regulated.
The least number of respondents (2.9%) think that social
media should not be regulated at all
Joint Analysis of the graphs above.
Combining the insights from both graphs, there is a clear concern among the respondents
about the presence of harmful content and misinformation on social media.
The majority of respondents favor strong regulation of social media, as indicated by the
34.3% who voted for complete regulation and the 22.9% who voted for a rating of 4.
This concern is underscored by the high frequency of encountering fake news or
misinformation, with 74.7% of respondents experiencing it 'Very often' or 'Often'.
The data suggests a correlation between the desire for regulation and the prevalence of
encountering misinformation.
The joint analysis indicates a perceived need for more stringent measures to combat the
spread of harmful content and misinformation on social media platforms.
Overall Satisfaction with Social Media
Usage
The bar chart in the image represents the levels
of satisfaction among survey respondents
regarding their social media usage. The majority
of respondents, 41 (57.7%), chose 3 on the scale,
indicating a neutral satisfaction level.
Both the 'very satisfied' (1) and 'somewhat
satisfied' (2) categories have an equal number of
respondents, 7 (9.9% for each category).
The 'somewhat dissatisfied' category (4) has 9
respondents (12.7%).
The 'very dissatisfied' category (5) also has 7
respondents (9.9%).
This distribution suggests that while there is a
significant portion of users with neutral feelings
about their social media usage, the number of
users who are satisfied is roughly equal to the
number of users who are dissatisfied.
EXPERIMENTAL DETAIL
For this project we have used R language to demonstrate usage of
social media by the people.
We collected the raw data from google sheet responses which
formed a base for our further coding operations.
Basically their were two field of works, the first one being coding for
pie chart and the other one was coding for a bar graph.
We wrote the code based on the data we collected and ran it
through the R software.
We assessed the results and we drew the conclusions.
EXPERIMENTAL DETAIL
PIE CHART: R Programming language was used
[Link] exported the data from google
sheets to excel and then from excel
to the R software.
2. From the formula of pie chart we
came to know about the percentages
of people using social media and their
usage time
3. We formed the pie chart by simulating
the code and got the results.
BAR GRAPH:
[Link] bar graph the code was pretty simple, we just needed
the the the gender of user.
2. We calculated it by forming it in percentages and formed
the bar graph.
Impact of social media on relationships
• Our study shows that most of the people have neutral
impact(48.6%)on their personal relationships with friends
and family.
• There are only 8.6% people who think their relationships
doesn’t get affected by the presence of social media.
• While 21.4% of people think social media has negative
effect on their relationships and same amount of people
say social media has positive effect on their relationships.
We can conclude from this pie chart that basic idea of
relationships has changed drastically after the rise of social
media, their impact maybe good or bad cannot be
ignored. Secluding ourselves from social media from once in
a while is a great way to mental well-being as well as a life
with positive and happy relationships
Frequency of comparing life to others lives on
social media:
The two pie charts in the image address social media
and how it can influence people. The first pie chart
titled, "Frequency of Comparing Life to Others' Lives on
Social Media", shows that out of 70 respondents, 20%
said they sometimes compare their lives to others on
social media, while 12.9% said very often, 15.7% said
often and 12.0% said rarely or never. The second pie
chart titled, "Pressure to Post Content for Engagement"
shows that out of 70 respondents, 27.1% said they feel
pressure to post content on social media for likes,
comments or shares, while 25% said no, not really, and
11.4% said very or somewhat often. In conclusion, the
survey results show that social media can create
pressure to conform and can also lead people to
compare themselves to others online.
Pressure to Post Content for
Engagement:
• The second pie chart titled, "Pressure to
Post Content for Engagement" shows that
out of 70 respondents, 27.1% said they feel
pressure to post content on social media
for likes, comments or shares, while 25%
said no, not really, and 11.4% said very or
somewhat often. In conclusion, the survey
results show that social media can create
pressure to conform and can also lead
people to compare themselves
to others online.
FUTURE ASPECTS
❑ FAKE NEWS:
we must educate ourselves and others about the dangers of fake
news……..
❑ SOCIAL MEDIA IN RELATIONSHIPS
In future there will be chance for we became digital zombie
“digital zombie”……...
❑ SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING
there are two ways that social media impact
In investing.
✓ Good investing (stock ,share market….)
✓ Bad investing(online betting apps….)
❑ DATA THEFT
In Future The Data Theft Or Cyberbulling Or Harassment On Social
Media Platform Will Decrease By Using Some Advanced Technology And Some
Privacy Settings…..
Appendices
PIE CHART:(R CODE)
OUTPUT:
R code:(*I have changed the name of the topic
“average time spend on sm “ to “A1” for convenience)
Data=[Link]("C:/Users/Sri balaji/Documents/2024-
wintersem(4th sem)/dsp/Untitled form (Responses) -
Form responses [Link]")
ft=table(Data$A1)
per=round((ft/sum(ft))*100,2)
pie(per,labels=paste(names(ft),”\n”,per,”%”),main=”av
erage time spend on social media”) Google form output:
Perceived impact of social media on
mental health
Many users perceive social media as a valuable
tool for connecting with friends, family, and
communities, providing emotional support and
reducing feelings of loneliness.
Social media offers individuals a platform to
express themselves creatively, share their
passions, and connect with like-minded
individuals, which can enhance self-esteem and
relationships
Social media platforms offer educational
content, resources, and expert insights on
mental health topics, empowering users to learn
and develop self-care practices, and skills
Social media often presents curated, idealized versions of
people's lives, leading to constant comparison and feelings of
insufficient.
Social media provides a platform for cyberbullying, which can
have severe psychological consequences, including anxiety,
depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
Excessive social media use, especially before bedtime, can
disrupt sleep patterns, leading irritability and all of which can
impact mental health negatively.
Feelings After Using Social Media:
From the responses regarding feelings
after using social media it is clearly
understood that most of the people
have neutral feeling while equal
number of people feel stressed and
happy.
We also asked them about their level
of happiness and we found that social
media contributes to a medium level
of happiness or satisfaction in the
users life.
Social media has changed our
complex set of emotions and feelings
which has affected us in one way or
another
IMPORTANCE OF WORK
Understanding the profound influence of social media on
young individuals is essential for several significant reasons:
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing: Social media often fosters
negative comparisons, leading to issues such as anxiety, depression, and
body image concerns. Recognizing the role of social media in these
challenges enables parents, educators, and young people themselves to
navigate online platforms more healthily.
Social Development: Social media can substitute face-to-face
interactions, impeding the development of crucial social skills.
Acknowledging this effect allows for the establishment of a balance
between online and offline social engagements.
Positive Potential: Despite its drawbacks, social media also offers
opportunities for connection, creativity, and exposure to diverse
perspectives. Understanding its beneficial aspects empowers adults to
assist young individuals in capitalizing on these advantages while
managing associated risks.
By delving into the impact of social media on youth, we can work towards
cultivating a safer and more constructive online environment for the next
generation.
Conclusions
1. In conclusions we would like to add the opinions we got in our responses
➢ Too much use of social media is very very harmful for every human being
➢ Social media resembles a society you prefer and get what you deserve.
➢ Social media can be useful only if true and genuine contents are shared. Secondly there
should be a time management or say self control while one is on social media app.
➢ Like any other serious issues.. this must also be seen under, because nowadays there are too
many misleading information, negative content, frauds and scams.. bullying .. sexually
harassing, and many pathetic things are happening... Give a look into it .. make social media
platforms a better place !
➢ This report has explored the impact of social media, aiming to understand its complexities
and implications. By evaluating both its benefits and drawbacks, we've highlighted the need
for responsible usage. Ultimately, the report calls for informed decision-making to maximize
social media's benefits while mitigating its risks, shaping a healthier digital environment for
all.
CONTRIBUTION
SUJAL VARMA (22BMM0017) HARSHVARDHAN JADHAV(22BME0707)
SRI BALAJI T (22BEC0605)
• Made goggle form • Code for average time spent on social • Wrote experimental detail.
• Wrote Abstract media • Helped to get maximum response
• Acknowledgement • Help to write the future aspects. on google forms
• Table of content • Helped in writing conclusion • Helped in writing conclusion
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Objective of the work
SETHUMADHAVAN.B(22BEC0966) RUDRAKSH(22BME0147)
• Result analysis for ,Social media
Preferences , Social media is • Wrote importance of work.
Addictive , Cyberbullying , • wrote the future aspects .
• Code for bar graph of percentage of • Helped to write details of
comments on the results of
Cyberbullying. gender responses the experiments.
• Helped in writing conclusion • Helped in writing conclusion
• Helped in writing conclusion
Harsimar Singh( 22BME0735)
• Encounter of fake news or ROHITH.R.S(22BEC0964)
misinformation on SocialMedia • wrote the summary for pie charts.
• Regulation of Social Media to prevent
spread of harmful content. • Helped to convert the data graphically.
• Joint Analysis of the graphs above. • Helped in writing conclusion.
• Overall Satisfaction with Social Media
Usage
• Helped in writing conclusion
APPENDICES
output:
Percentage of gender response the questions :
Code:
g=table(data$Gender)
percentage_age=[Link](g)*100
Google form output:
barplot(gp)
References/Bibliography
• 1. GOOGLE FORM SURVEY
[Link]
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fCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
