Life Long Physiological Distress Due To Excessive Use of Social Media – A Damnation Disguised

Abstract

Introduction: Social media is a forum that helps to interact between people by which they are provided the opportunity to share their ideas, pictures and much more over the internet. Now-a-days social media is being used excessively, influencing, modernizing and becoming a useful source of communication especially among university level students. Although social media is a proven opportunity for students but on a closer look it seems negatively affecting the way of thinking, lifestyle, health and relations as well. The impetus behind this study was to assess the influence of social media on the mental and physical well-being of young generation. Objective: To find out the cause of excessive indulgence in social media and its impact on students. Materials & Method: This study was carried out using close-ended questionnaires, which were distributed randomly among students. The survey was conducted for about four months, starting from May 2019 to August 2019. The analysis was carried out by simple cumulative statistical function. Result: The study pointed out some important negative aspects of social media among which weakened relationships, irregular sleeping patterns, increased stress and unstable emotions are a few to mention. Conclusion: Social media negatively influences the students both mentally and physically.