Title: How Does Social Media Create Isolation? | KnowsWhy.com
Headings: How Does Social Media Create Isolation?
How Does Social Media Create Isolation?
Social media creates isolation in various ways:
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Author: Giulia Squadrin

Content: Furthermore, in most cases, our “friends” on Facebook are not more than simple acquaintances and we are losing the social skills necessary to make friends and to get to know people in real life; It distracts from real life and real problems: when we spend our afternoons or evenings in our apartments chatting online or posting pictures on social media, we are losing the opportunity to interact with friends and family; It amplifies insecurities: on social media, people tend to share the best parts of their lives (luxurious cars, fancy clothes, stunning holiday locations, fit bodies, etc.) which are not relatable for most users. Seeing images of “perfect lives” and “glorified, ego-centric individuals,” often leads “regular” people to feel insecure, incomplete and inadequate; and
It exposes to hatred and judgment: whenever we post a photo online or we share our thoughts on any social media platform, we are exposed to the judgement and possible negative comments of millions of people. Furthermore, users often feel protected by the screen and tend to leave negative or hateful comments that – even if posted with superficiality – might seriously affect one’s self-esteem.