1. Charles Nicolson

2.  Use of Social Media is almost unavoidable.
 Number of people using social media sites is
growing exponentially.
 73% of teens 12-17 are using Facebook.
 Is this good or bad?
 Facebook brings about well being, at the
same time undermines it.

3.  Allows young adults discover new ways of
communication and connecting with one
another.
 Meet new friends and explore new interests.
 Not necessarily meeting new people, they are
enriching current friendships.
 However limits valuable learning experiences
and limits social life, away from the internet.

4.  Bullying, cliques etc. are just as prevalent
online as they are offline.
 Social Media makes this more readily
available.
 “Facebook Depression” results from heavy
use of social media, an individual displays
signs of depression due to the intensity of
the online world.
 Social Media can make children feel
inadequate due friend tallies, statuses, and
pictures of people having a good time.

5.  Well Adjusted Kids tend to filter what they
post, and only show positive aspects, and
qualities of themselves.
 Resulting in positive comments from friends,
when less-well adjusted read these positive
comments, they end up feeling worse.
 Can also occur in adults in the same manner.

6.  Most of the older generation does not
understand the online world, but supervision is
very important.
 Checking in regularly with children is important,
but can be counterproductive.
 Frequent monitoring can drive a child away
◦ Important to build relationship early with child regarding
social media.
 Adults who may be suffering from this don’t have
parents to monitor this phenomenon
◦ Close friends should examine one another to see if
someone close to them may be experiencing this.

7.  Businesses thrive on the use of social media
platforms.
 With these platforms under so much scrutiny
in the news they should be worried about
what happens next to these social media
platforms.
 One form of action would be to raise
awareness, and show their concern on this
issue to the social media community.

8.  Have you experienced or witnessed
“Facebook Depression”?
 Do you think “Facebook Depression” is a
distinction of depression in young adults, or
is a distinct phenomenon?
 Is there something businesses can do to
counteract this issue?

9.  http://www.center4research.org/2011/11/so
cial-networking-sites-benefits-problems-
and-%E2%80%9Cfacebook-
depression%E2%80%9D/
 http://www.dnaindia.com/blogs/post_social-
networking-double-edged-sword_1707017