Social Media Basics
This term describes something with both positive and negative effects
What is a double edged sword?
This is the main benefit of social media
What is staying connected?
These two mental health issues are linked to social media
What are anxiety and depression?
This type of communication has decreased
What is face to face communication?
These include tone, facial expressions, and body language
What are nonverbal cues?
These platforms are commonly used by college students daily
What are Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or Twitter (X)?
Students use this to meet people with similar interests
What are online groups or communities?
This happens when users compare their lives to others
What is low self esteem?
This has replaced many real conversations
What is texting, messaging, or facetime?
These help people understand tone in conversations
What are emotions?
This group is most affected by social media use
Who are young adults or college students?
This feeling is reduced when people stay in touch with family
hat is homesickness/loneliness?
This negative action online harms mental health
What is cyberbullying?
This skill becomes weaker with less in person interaction
What are communication skills?
This happens when tone is missing in messages
What is misunderstanding?
This is one major reason social media is important for students
What is staying connected while away from home?
This global event showed social media’s importance for connection
What is COVID-19?
Using phones before bed affects this
What is sleep quality?
This happens when people avoid talking through problems
What is poor conflict resolution?
This simple word can be interpreted many ways
What is “fine”?
This explains why social media must be used carefully
What is it impacts mental health, sleep, and communication?
This type of content online helps people improve physically
What is health advice or wellness information?
This explains why social media lowers self image
What is unrealistic standards and “perfect life” comparisons?
This explains why people struggle socially more today
What is lack of practice with real conversations?
This behavior keeps people scrolling for hours
What is addiction or overuse?