HOW EXPOSURE TO SOCIAL MEDIA IS AFFECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE YOUNG GENERATION

The use of social media in young people’s daily life has been linked to a decline in moral character. There are several ways in which young people’s moral fiber is being compromised by their use of social media.

To begin, the prevalence of social media among young people has facilitated their dishonesty. Young people may readily engage in cyberbullying, trolling, and other types of online harassment because to the anonymity provided by social media platforms. The result might be a callous disdain for the emotions of others around them.

Second, young people are more likely to act unethically because of the prevalence of social media. Young people may feel compelled to participate in immoral activity like lying, cheating, and stealing in order to keep up their seemingly ideal online personas.

Thirdly, the prevalence of social media has facilitated youth participation in high-risk activities. Young people may be more likely to partake in dangerous activities like drug use and excessive drinking because of the prevalence of such depictions in online media.

Finally, the fourth point is that young people are more likely to participate in groupthink because of social media. Young individuals may be more prone to adopt the views of their peers, even if they are unethical or immoral, due to their increased exposure to these views on social media.

At long last, the advent of social media has facilitated youth marketing. Young individuals may be more prone to self-promotion and exaggeration in an effort to garner likes, followers, and attention on social media due to the persistent pressure to portray a flawless picture.

In conclusion, today’s youth are suffering serious consequences due to the influence of social media. Parents, teachers, and legislators should be aware of these consequences and work to lessen them as much as possible.