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 Advantages
And
Disadvantages
Of Social Media
  INTRODUCTION
Fifty years ago, no one knew a term of “Social Media”. But now, everyone knows about it. This term has become a
common knowledge in society especially for youngsters. It is a new entertainment where people can share and exchange their
thought, personal information, photo plus interest. This media is growing bigger every day with more and more people use it.
New social media always appear every year with more interesting things that can be offered to internet users. Now, there are
many social media like Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest and so on. Below this is a brief history of social media
in 1978, the first social media was created by Ward Christensen and Randy It was the beginning of virtual community and the
first dial-up in history.1995 was a year for personal website after internet, Geocities was launched by Beverly Hills Internet
(BHI). Geocities’ service was web hosting.
*1997 was Six Degrees,
*1999 was a year for Blogger and live journal
*LinkedIn and Word Press launched in the same year, 2003
*In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched ‘The Facebook’.
*YouTube was launched in 2005
*Twitter was launched in 2006.
*the first social scrapbooking that gained 10 million users faster in history launched
*It is noted that there are many different advantages and many disadvantages as well for using social media
*(Black well, Lealman, Tramp chi, Osborn, and Lists 2017). It is noted that in the recent years the

usage of the social media has been increased to the ultimate level. Australian broadcasting

corporation is spending almost, 1.22 billion by the government of Australia. Hence this is the

main reason the study is being conducted to look at the, advantages and the disadvantages of

social media. Social Media may have been influenced by the 1840’s Introduction of the telegraph

in us, which connected the country.

 Problem
Statements
Every person engages or involve in the social media some of them can’t control their selves’ to manage their

time spending in the social media. This study will gather the opinion of the person why people involve in the

social media. If this study will not be conducted there is possibility that this kind of problem will become serve

when the time past. Through this study, everyone especially millennial would be aware and responsible to

manage their time using social media. This will also help everyone to more knowledgeable so they be able to

prevent using social media.

 Purpose
Statement
The purpose of the study to give awareness to the person who addicted or engage in

the social media. This study will gather opinions from people to identify the reason

why other people addicted to the social media, for them to be aware in the different

advantages and disadvantages of social media. There is needed to conduct analysis

to find out the reasons why person involve in the social media. Being unaware of

this kind of situations can’t increase the number of person who engages the social

media.
 Research question

1. Why people are addicted in social media?

2. What is the importance of social media?

3. What are the advantages of social media?

 Research
Objective
1. To delve in on the personal experience of the students regarding social

media

2. To awaken the awareness of the students on their responsibilities in

preventing spending more time in social media.

3. To serve as the basis of the future students regarding the topic.

 Significance of
the Study
The study is especially aimed to contribute in minimizing cases of person using social media in

the campus. If successful, the researcher’s study would remain for the years to come. To the

students, this study will serve as a basis for the future students of the academic regarding the

advantage and disadvantage the school grounds and hopefully, this will also help students to be

aware of this matter.

CHAPTER II
 Definition of terms

Social media- forms of electronic communication such as websites for social networking and microblogging etc...

Disadvantages- that’s it can serve as a platform for in an appropriate actions.

Advantages- use for many purposes which are to exchange ideas, feelings, personal information, pictures and videos.

Hacking- Personal data and privacy can easily be hacked and shared on the internet.

Awareness- has helped people discover new and innovative stuffs that can enhance personal lives is awareness factor.

Cyberbullying- publish by pewcenter.org most of the children victims of the cyberbullying over past.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This review of related literature was centered on the topic of social media. However, The literatures

that the researchers use were diverse and do not limit to one field.
1. Social Media on Campus
Social technologies have transformed the communication landscape for
higher education institution. Today, social media extends past boundaries of the
campus. Young adults, and students increasing utilize online such as facebook
as platforms to engage in sex related discussions, with approximately a quarter
of young adults including sexual references on their profiles ( Moreno, Parks,
Zimmerman, Briton, and Christakis, 2009). Facebook can also used to engage
in voyeurism ( Martinez Aleman and Wart man, 2009) and to produce and resist
normative gender and sexuality ( De Rider and Bowel, 2013).
 2. Possible Causes of Social
Media
As various studies and research reports have shown,
social media can be addictive. According to one report,
Generation Y has made social media their top priority
and continues to need more usage in order to feel
satisfied. While another found that while social media
platforms can enhance connection, excessive can use
also lead to depression, an elements that’s enhanced by
the addictive nature such apps.
3. Peer pressure and teens; Social Media is the culprit
Peer pressure among teens is not a new thing, what’s
news is the way it is affecting our digital generation. It
has crossed the school walls and has entered our very
homes forcing our kids to do things such as drug, abuse,
alcohol consumption, and plenty more. Social media has
given peer pressure the power to ruin the lives of kids
who feel pressurized to do things mainly because all
their friends are doing them. Let’s have a closes look at
the role of social media in peer pressure.
4. The influence of parents and
the media
The influence of parents and the media project
explored the most effective types of regulations
strategy that parents employ in mediating the
effects of social media use. The study also
examined how social media use is related to young
people’s experience and enactment of empathy and
honesty, and then identification with moral values. (
publish 8th December 2017).
5. The impact of social media in
education; Student engagement
tactics
As technology advances, the average person is increasing enthralled with the bells and
whistles that such gadgets bring. From the newest phone to the latest mobile application, Students
across the globe are using technology as a learning tool as well as something to have fun with.
While social media site may seem like a distraction you can harness their power in a variety of
ways to create a more vital and relevant classroom experience. The impact of social media in
education can be tremendous.
6. Addiction and Relation to
Social Media
Online Game- An online game is a videos game that is either partially or primarily played through
the internet or any other computer network available online games are ubiquitous on modern gaming
platform. Including PCS, console and mobile devices and span many genres, including first person
shooters, strategy games and multiplayer online role. Social media platforms and the easy access to the
internet bring about the potential for social media addiction. ( Griffiths 2000, 2012).
CHAPTER III
 Methodology
This chapter present the research Design, research
instrument, research setting, success participants, sampling,
data collection procedure, Data analysis procedure and
ethical consideration.
 Research Design

The Qualitative study will use a phenomenological Approach, and this perspective will used to

understand the lived experiences of the participants, getting their point-of-view when they go on

Social media websites. Identity is a part of everything we do in some form or another. 

Phenomenology is a qualitative research method that will be used to describe how human beings

experience a certain phenomenon. A phenomenological study attempts to set aside biases and

preconceived assumptions about human experiences, feelings, and responses to a particular situation.

Coming to the research design, it is noted that Conclusive research design is being used in the study.
 Research Instrument
The instrument in this study that will use in gathering data was constructed accordingly. An

in depths interview among the participants one of the instruments will use to gather

information that supports the study. Today the uses of both digital and analogue recorders

enhance data collection. A technical gadget such as the audio and video recorders, camera, and

computers will use also to utilize carefully record answers of the respondents. Ball pen and

paper will utilize in transcribing the answer these are fact finding strategies.
 Research Settings

This study will take place at Central Philippines Adventist College

Academy (CPAC-A). Some of the students are supporting

undergraduate careers in education, business, and computer.

Admission requirements include the College administered at their

schools.
 Research participant

The participants of this research are an integral piece of all successful human subjects’

research. This participation is voluntary and you may choose not to participate or to discontinue

participation at any time. Generally, students, will be asked at one time or another to participate in

research currently taking place at the CPAC-A.

 Sampling

The researcher will be used the sampling purposive or purposeful sampling method. It is one

of the most significant current challenges in large-scale, is to establish a concise and coherent

method aimed to collect and summarize data. Sampling the content of plays an important role as

a knowledge discovery tool.

 Data Collection Procedures
Permission and approval from advisers and the principal will be secured. Participants
will be selected based on criteria. A teacher of concerned schools was established to do
the assignment carefully. Before assigning the task, instructions of each test used in the
study were made clear. The interviewer will also explain the topics. After being satisfied
with the arrangement, the investigator will instructed the students of concerned schools
and confidence to give his/her free and frank opinion about the effectiveness of teachers
of his school by rating the teacher effectiveness scale carefully. They will be informed
that their academic career would not be affected as it was only an exercise for research
purpose and their responses would keep strictly confidential.
 Data Analysis Procedure

To analyze the study, it is will use to be addressed that there will be different tests that will be

applied to the paper and by doing this the advantages and the disadvantages of the social media

will be looked in detail. It will be examine that the reliability will be noticed for the questions that

will be used in the questionnaire.

 ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
This ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it educates and
monitors scientists conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard. The following is a general
summary of some ethical principles (1) Honesty -report data, results, methods and procedures, and
publication status. Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data. (2)Objectivity-Strive to avoid data
analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and
other aspects of research. (3)Integrity-Keep your promises and agreements; act with sincerity;
strive for consistency of thought and action. (4)Carefulness- Avoid careless errors and negligence;
carefully and critically examine your own work and the work of your peers. Keep good records of
research activities. (5)Openness -Share data, results, ideas, tools, resources. Be open to criticism
and new ideas. (6) Respect for Intellectual Property-Honor patents, copyrights, and other forms of
intellectual property. Do not use unpublished data, methods, or results without permission. Give
credit where credit is due. (7)Confidentiality-Protect confidential communications, such as papers
or grants submitted for publication, personnel records, trade or secrets, and patient records. Avoid
wasteful and duplicative publication.