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Social Media Addictions & Social Effects Mr. Cimring, Mr. Gerlock, Ms. Kofman and Ms. Wisener

Table of Contents What is a social media addiction............................................................................ 1 Social media addictions in comparison to other addictions.................................... 2 Infographic……………………………………………………………………………...... 3 How it affects lives.................................................................................................. 4 Restrictions to limit your addiction.......................................................................... 5 Social effects.......................................................................................................... 6 Signs you’re leading to an addiction....................................................................... 7 Social media news article....................................................................................... 8 Most addictive social media applications........................................................….. 9 Connections between age and gender................................................................. 10 Opinions................................................................................................................ 12 Video………………...…………………………………………………………………...13 Resources used…………………..……………………………….…………………... 13

What is a Social Media Addiction? “Using social media so often that it interferes with other aspects of your life.” ●

When a hobby turns into a dependency

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Compulsion

Nomophobia: the fear of being without a mobile phone. Ms. Wisener

Social Media Addictions in Comparison to Other Addictions

Mr. Cimring

Infographic

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Activates the Nucleus Accumbens

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Provides sensation of pleasure ○

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Similar to sex, money and food

80% of conversations about social media

Mr. Gerlock

How it Affects Lives ●

Time consuming

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Impulse control problems

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Family and friends

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Changes opinions

Ms. Wisener

Restrictions to Limit Your Addiction ●

Blocking websites for a certain amount of time

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Spend more time outside or with family

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Keep a tracker for how much time you spend online

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Use a stopwatch or timer

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Limit your wifi usage per month

Ms. Kofman

Social Effects of Social Media Social media addictions can take two separate roads: 1. As a mask of one’s true identity ○

Isolates themselves from friends and family

2. To feel more connected ○

Popularity outlet

Mr. Gerlock

Signs You’re Leading Towards an Addiction 1. Feel anxiety when device loses battery 2. Isolate yourself 3. Family/friends express concerns about usage 4. Difficulty concentrating, sleep problems 5. Craves access to smartphone/device 6. Interferes with everyday activities

Mr. Cimring

If You Do... 1-3 of those things: ●

Social media is a bad habit

3-4 of those things: ●

Social media is becoming your #1 priority

5-6 of those things ● ●

You are addicted Social media takes up your day Mr. Cimring

Social Media News Article Ed Sheeran has taken a break from social media because:

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Social media affected him negatively

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To stop seeing the world through a screen

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Travel and see everything he missed

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His new album is better than ever

Mr. Gerlock

Most Addictive Social Media Applications

Ms. Kofman

Connections Between Age and Social Media Ages

Ms. Wisener

Connections Between Gender and Social Media

Ms. Kofman

Opinions ●

Use of social media is good in moderation

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Should be educated about social media addictions

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Help peers with social media addictions

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Should take breaks from social media

What do YOU think?

Video

Resources Used ●

30 Signs Of Social Media Addiction. (2016, May 17). Retrieved May 10, 2016, from https://www.aabacosmallbusiness.com/advisor/30signs-social-media-addiction-133619535.html

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7 Sure Signs You're Addicted to Social Media ... (2013, April 15). Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/suresigns-youre-addicted-to-social-media

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Alavi, S. S., Ferdosi, M., Jannatifard, F., Eslami, M., Alaghemandan, H., & Setare, M. (2012, April 3). Behavioral Addiction versus Substance Addiction: Correspondence of Psychiatric and Psychological Views. Retrieved May 7, 2016, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354400/

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Boost your productivity by blocking yourself! (2012). Retrieved May 2, 2016, from http://www.sheknows. com/living/articles/955407/programs-that-limit-your-time-on-social-media

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Castelles, M. (2016, May 17). The Impact of the Internet on Society: A Global Perspective. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from https://www. technologyreview.com/s/530566/the-impact-of-the-internet-on-society-a-global-perspective/

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Dakin, P. (2014, February 25). Social media affecting teens' concepts of friendship, intimacy. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www. cbc.ca/news/health/social-media-affecting-teens-concepts-of-friendship-intimacy-1.2543158

Resources Used ●

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Edelstein, J., & Edelstein, J. (2016, May 17). Break Free From Your Social Media Addiction. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www. realsimple.com/work-life/technology/social-media-addiction

Giampiccolo, A. (n.d.). Why is social media addictive? Retrieved May 13, 2016, from http://socialmediaisaddictive14.weebly. com/why-is-social-media-addictive.html How to Tell If You Have a Social Networking Addiction. (2016, May 17). Retrieved May 3, 2016, from http://personalweb.about. com/od/socialmediaaddiction/a/Social-Networking-Addiction.htm

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Kennedy, M. (2015, December 13). Ed Sheeran quits social media – for now. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www.theguardian. com/music/2015/dec/13/ed-sheeran-quits-social-media-instagram-world-tour

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Managing Your Social Network Addiction. (2016, May 17). Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www.lifehack. org/articles/featured/managing-your-social-network-addiction.html

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Probst, C. (2015, April 29). 10 Ways Social Media Affects Mental Health. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://blog.degreed.com/10ways-social-media-affects-our-mental-health/

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Roncero-Menendez, S. (2013). 5 iOS Settings to Limit Your Child's Mobile Usage. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://mashable. com/2013/09/27/ios-parental-controls/#K9kEmyTFZPqn

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Smartphone Addiction. (2016, May 17). Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/smartphone-andinternet-addiction.htm

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Smith, K. (2016, March 07). Social Media Addiction - Addicts by the Numbers. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from https://www.brandwatch. com/2016/03/react-are-you-suffering-from-social-media-addiction/

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Social Media Addiction |Social Media Affects the Brain Like a Drug. (2015, April 04). Retrieved May 10, 2016, from https://www. promises.com/articles/other-types-of-addiction/social-media-affects-the-brain-like-a-drug/

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Social Media Addiction |Social Media Affects the Brain Like a Drug. (2015, April 04). Retrieved May 10, 2016, from https://www. promises.com/articles/other-types-of-addiction/social-media-affects-the-brain-like-a-drug/

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Social media addiction is a bigger problem than you think. (2015, December 14). Retrieved May 5, 2016, from http://www. computerworld.com/article/3014439/internet/social-media-addiction-is-a-bigger-problem-than-you-think.html

Resources Used ·

Walker, L. (2014, December 16). How to Tell If You Have a Social Networking Addiction. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http: //personalweb.about.com/od/socialmediaaddiction/a/Social-Networking-Addiction.htm

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Walker, L. (2014, December 16). How to Tell If You Have a Social Networking Addiction. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http: //personalweb.about.com/od/socialmediaaddiction/a/Social-Networking-Addiction.htm

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Wallop, H. (2013, September 12). 12 signs that you're addicted to social media. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://www.telegraph.co. uk/technology/social-media/10304570/12-signs-that-youre-addicted-to-social-media.html

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Wilson, D. L. (2015, March). Social Media Addiction. Retrieved May 10, 2016, from http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/ADDICTION, SOCIAL M.htm

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