Impact of Social Media in Student’s Psychology

Abstract

Over the past decade, social media has become an integral part of students' lives, influencing their mood, attitude, and behaviour. With the vast array of social networking sites that include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp, students have become connected to the world in a way that was unimaginable few decades ago. While social media enables students to build connections across the globe, it also has potential negative implications on their psychology. This paper examines the impact of social media on students' psychology, including its benefits and drawbacks. the impact of social media on students' psychology is a double-edged sword. While social media provides opportunities for students to connect with a diverse array of people and gain access to information, it can also lead to cyberbullying, false information, unrealistic expectations, and reduced face-to-face interaction. It is thus essential to balance the positive and negative effects of social media, while promoting positivity and using it as a tool for personal growth and development. This requires deliberate effort from students, parents, educators, and policy-makers to ensure social media is used responsibly for the benefit of individuals and society.