Question 1

Social media users are finding themselves more stressed than ever from their time spent on these online platforms.
Such platforms allow people to vent about everything from customer service to politics.
The downside to this is that their feeds often resemble an endless stream of
stress.

Question 2

The negativity of social media and its effects on its users.
A similar study conducted in 2016 involving 1,700 people found a threefold risk of depression and anxiety among people who used the most social media platforms to interact.
The reason for this to happen includes cyberbullying, having a distorted view of other people’s lives, and feeling like time spent on social media is a waste.

Question 3

Having able to control how we look and present ourselves will make us more confident.
However, one small study at Cornell University in New York hinted that viewing your profile, not others might offer ego boosts.
For instance, Facebook had a positive effect on self-esteem compared to other activities that boost self-awareness.

Question 4

A person’s mood can easily be affected by another user’s post as it is contagious.
According to research from, the University of California, … …can spread to people that they are connected to.
The better news is that happy posts had a stronger influence, each one inspired 1.75 more happy posts.

Question 5

Male users are less stressed compared to female users when it comes to the
usage of social media.
According to the study, women were found to be more stressed than men
based on a survey of 1,800 people.
The same effect was not found for men, as it was reported that male users
had a more distant relationship with social media.