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    Social media has become ubiquitous, especially for young people, but there is concern about how it impacts students' academic performance and well-being. Social media is more distracting than beneficial for Grade 10 students as the constant notifications and popular apps make it difficult for students to focus on their studies, instead spending more time socializing online than doing schoolwork. Studies have shown that heavy social media use has been linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other mental health issues for adolescents. It is important to recognize both the potential benefits and harms of social media on students as fostering a healthy digital environment is crucial for their well-being.

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    Social media has become ubiquitous, especially for young people, but there is concern about how it impacts students' academic performance and well-being. Social media is more distracting than beneficial for Grade 10 students as the constant notifications and popular apps make it difficult for students to focus on their studies, instead spending more time socializing online than doing schoolwork. Studies have shown that heavy social media use has been linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other mental health issues for adolescents. It is important to recognize both the potential benefits and harms of social media on students as fostering a healthy digital environment is crucial for their well-being.

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    Social media has become ubiquitous, especially for young people, but there is concern about how it impacts students' academic performance and well-being. Social media is more distracting than beneficial for Grade 10 students as the constant notifications and popular apps make it difficult for students to focus on their studies, instead spending more time socializing online than doing schoolwork. Studies have shown that heavy social media use has been linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other mental health issues for adolescents. It is important to recognize both the potential benefits and harms of social media on students as fostering a healthy digital environment is crucial for their well-being.

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    THE NEGATIVE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE LEARNING OF GRADE 10 STUDENTS

    Good afternoon, we are here to discuss the negative effects of social media on
    the learning of Grade 10 students. Social media has become a ubiquitous part of
    our lives, especially for young people. However, there is a growing concern about
    how social media is impacting students' academic performance and overall well-
    being. Social media is undeniably distracting than beneficial to Grade 10 students
    and other levels. The temptation we feel whenever we scroll through the endless
    feeds, the uncontrollable notifications, popularity of apps like TikTok, Facebook,
    X, Instagram, and YouTube make it difficult for students to focus on their studies.
    Students are spending more time chatting and making friends on social media
    sites instead of reading books or using social media for more useful content or
    info that they can benefit from in their studies.

    The COVID-19 era has undoubtedly brought about an increase in social media use
    as people turn to technology for connection and entertainment while staying at
    home. It’s crucial to recognize both the potential benefits and harms of social
    media usage among students, as we strive to foster a healthier digital
    environment for their well-being. COVID-19 caused a significant impact on our
    lives in various aspects, and social media is no exception. With the pandemic
    forcing people to stay indoors, social media platforms have become the primary
    source of communication, entertainment, and even education for many.

    Past studies have demonstrated the adverse effects of compulsive social media
    use on physical and mental health, including cardio-metabolic health, sleep
    patterns, self-esteem, overall well-being, and functioning, particularly among
    adolescents. However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy
    social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm,
    and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such
    as Inadequacy about your life or appearance. These negative effects include
    cyberbullying, the spread of misinformation, addiction, the decline in face-to-face
    communication, social isolation, polarization, and echo chambers, cyberstalking
    and harassment, a decrease in privacy, and comparison and envy.

    Studies have shown that compulsive social media use can have adverse effects on
    physical and mental health, including cardio-metabolic health, sleep patterns,
    self-esteem, overall well-being, and functioning, particularly among adolescents.
    Heavy social media use has been linked to an increased risk of depression,
    anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may
    promote negative experiences such as inadequacy about your life or appearance.
    These negative effects can lead to a decline in face-to-face communication, as the
    convenience of online interaction may overshadow the development of crucial
    social skills and emotional intelligence necessary for meaningful relationships.

    Many people believe that social media is a source of fake news and that it is
    causing a lot of harm to society. With the rise of social media platforms, it has
    become easier for people to share information, but unfortunately, not all the
    information shared is accurate. Social media has made it easier for fake news to
    spread like wildfire, leading to misinformation and confusion. This can have
    negative effects on society, making it difficult to know what is true and what is
    not. Not everything seen on social media is true, most of it is just fake news.
    That's why sometimes we get wrong information because of people who spread
    like this.

    The use of social media has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate
    with each other. With its fast and easy access, people can share a lot of different
    things ranging from personal experiences, news, and opinions. However, the flip
    side of this coin is that it has also given rise to many negative aspects of
    communication. Many people use social media to spread gossip, share obscene
    videos, or even humiliate others.

    Therefore, it is essential to recognize the potential harms of social media usage


    among students, as we strive to foster a healthier digital environment for their
    well-being. The debate is whether social media is doing more harm than good for
    the learning of Grade 10 students.

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