Social media a Boon or a BANE

 Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Today's

Youth

Group members
• 22BMM0017 SUJAL SUSHIL VARMA
• 22BME0147 RUDRAKSH
• 22BME0707 JADHAV HARSHVARDHAN RAJIV
• 22BME0735 HARSIMAR SINGH HORA
• 22BEC0605 SRI BALAJI T
• 22BEC0964 ROHITH R S
• 22BEC0966 SETHUMADHAVAN B
 Abstract/Summary
Social media impact, boon and bane, literature review, connectivity, information dissemination,
cultural norms, negative consequences, excessive consumption, social comparison, mental health,
misinformation, mixed-methods approach, surveys, data analysis, informed usage, responsible
usage, connectivity benefits, risk mitigation, policy, education, public awareness.

• Dual nature of social media

• Mixed method approach
• Understanding the opportunities and challenges posed by social media
 Introduction
• Social media, boon, bane, communication, connectivity, global, family, social movements,
revolutionized, connect, interact, daily lives, perceptions, decisions, identities.

• Revolutionized the way we connect , communicate , interact

• It has become an integral part of our life , shaping our perceptions , influencing our decision , and even
defining our identities
 METHODOLOGY
• Survey Platform: We used Google Forms for its accessibility and ease of use.
• Sampling: Participants were recruited from our friends and family network using convenience sampling.
• Survey Design: Questions covered various aspects of social media's impact.
• Data Collection: Participants completed the survey online at their convenience.
• Data Analysis: We summarized responses, and used r language for getting the pie charts and output for visual
reprresentation identified trends, and drew conclusions.
• Interpretation and Reporting: Conclusions were based on analyzed data with supporting participant quotes.
 Social media Preferences
• Which sites do people use?

• In our survey we found out that 78.6% that is 55 out of

70 people preferred INSTAGRAM as social media
platform that they regularly use followed by YOUTUBE
68.6% (48/70), FACEBOOK 35.7% (25/70) , and
SNAPCHAT 27.1% (19/70) .

• Instagram and YouTube are most popular

• Over two-thirds use YouTube, nearly the same for
Instagram
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat also notable
• Only one respondent uses TikTok
 AVERAGE TIME SPENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Output by R language code

- Majority spend 1 to 3 hours on social media
- 25.71% spend 1 to 2 hours, 21.43% spend 2 to 3 hours
- Significant portion (27.14%) spend over 3 hours
- Notable percentage (20%) spend 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Smallest percentage (5.71%) spend less than 30 minutes

In conclusion, the data reveals a varied distribution of time spent on social media
platforms, with a majority dedicating 1 to 3 hours, a significant portion spending
over 3 hours, and a minority having more moderate or minimal engagement levels.
 SOCIAL MEDIA IS
• ADDICTIVE
The study shows that frequency of people using social media .
• The study shows that 88.6% They prefer to use SOCIAL
MEDIA several times a day .
• 7.1 % say that they use SOCIAL MEDIA once a day .
• 1.4 % say that they Rarely or never use SOCIAL MEDIA .

•The bar graph illustrates respondents' self-assessment of

social media addiction on a 1-5 scale. The largest group
(33.3%) rates their addiction as moderate (3), followed by
23.2% who feel highly addicted (5), and 21.7% at a high level
(4). Fewer respondents feel less addicted, with 13% at 2 and
only 8.7% at 1, indicating no addiction.
 CYBERBULLYING

• Cyberbullying poses mental health risk

• Study asked about cyberbullying experience and frequency
• 71.4% never experienced cyberbullying
• Majority (49.3%) scaled 1 (never)
• 24.3% experienced occasionally
• 18.8% scaled 3 (occasionally)
• 4.3% experienced very frequently
• 10.1% scaled 5 (very often)
 conclusion
- Majority of respondents don't frequently encounter cyberbullying
- Most common response: never experience it
- Still, a notable percentage have experienced it occasionally
- Highlights cyberbullying as an issue on social media
- Responses to frequency question support pie chart's findings
- Most indicate low frequency of encountering cyberbullying
- Important to consider survey context: demographics, platforms used
- These factors influence prevalence and perception of cyberbullying
Encounter of fake news or
misinformation on Social Media
 The pie chart depicts the frequency at which respondents
encounter fake news or misinformation on social media.
 The distribution of responses is as follows:
 Very often: 42.3%
 Often: 32.4%
 Sometimes: 16.9%
 Rarely: 8.4%
 Never: 0% (No visible segment for 'Never',
assuming no responses or negligible)
 A significant majority of respondents encounter fake
news or misinformation either 'Very often' or 'Often',
totaling 74.7%.
Regulation of Social Media to prevent
spread of harmful content.
 The bar graph represents survey responses to the
question about the extent of regulation needed for social
media platforms to prevent harmful content and
behaviors.
 The scale is from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies 'Not at all' and 5
signifies 'Completely'.
 The number of responses for each rating is as follows:
 Rating 1: 2 responses (2.9%)
 Rating 2: 6 responses (8.6%)
 Rating 3: 22 responses (31.4%)
 Rating 4: 16 responses (22.9%)
 Rating 5: 24 responses (34.3%)
 The majority of respondents (34.3%) believe that social
media should be completely regulated.
 The least number of respondents (2.9%) think that social
media should not be regulated at all
Joint Analysis of the graphs above.

 Combining the insights from both graphs, there is a clear concern among the respondents
about the presence of harmful content and misinformation on social media.
 The majority of respondents favor strong regulation of social media, as indicated by the 34.3%
who voted for complete regulation and the 22.9% who voted for a rating of 4.
 This concern is underscored by the high frequency of encountering fake news or
misinformation, with 74.7% of respondents experiencing it 'Very often' or 'Often'.
 The data suggests a correlation between the desire for regulation and the prevalence of
encountering misinformation.
 The joint analysis indicates a perceived need for more stringent measures to combat the
spread of harmful content and misinformation on social media platforms.
Overall Satisfaction with Social Media
Usage
 The bar chart in the image represents the levels
of satisfaction among survey respondents
regarding their social media usage. The
majority of respondents, 41 (57.7%), chose 3 on
the scale, indicating a neutral satisfaction level.
 Both the 'very satisfied' (1) and 'somewhat
satisfied' (2) categories have an equal number
of respondents, 7 (9.9% for each category).
 The 'somewhat dissatisfied' category (4) has 9
respondents (12.7%).
 The 'very dissatisfied' category (5) also has 7
respondents (9.9%).
 This distribution suggests that while there is a
significant portion of users with neutral
feelings about their social media usage, the
number of users who are satisfied is roughly
equal to the number of users who are
dissatisfied.
 EXPERIMENTAL DETAIL

 For this project we have used R language to demonstrate usage of social media by
the people.
 We collected the raw data from google sheet responses which formed a base for
our further coding operations.
 Basically their were two field of works, the first one being coding for pie chart
and the other one was coding for a bar graph.
 We wrote the code based on the data we collected and ran it through the R
software.
 We assessed the results and we drew the conclusions.
 EXPERIMENTAL DETAIL
PIE CHART: R Programming language was used
1.We exported the data from google
sheets to excel and then from excel
to the R software.
2. From the formula of pie chart we
came to know about the percentages
of people using social media and their
usage time
3. We formed the pie chart by simulating
the code and got the results.

BAR GRAPH:
1.For bar graph the code was pretty simple, we just needed
the the the gender of user.
2. We calculated it by forming it in percentages and formed
the bar graph.
Impact of social media on relationships

• Our study shows that most of the people have neutral

impact(48.6%)on their personal relationships with friends and family.
• There are only 8.6% people who think their relationships doesn’t get
affected by the presence of social media.
• While 21.4% of people think social media has negative effect on
their relationships and same amount of people say social media has
positive effect on their relationships.

We can conclude from this pie chart that basic idea of relationships has
changed drastically after the rise of social media, their impact maybe
good or bad cannot be ignored. Secluding ourselves from social media
from once in a while is a great way to mental well-being as well as a life
with positive and happy relationships
 Frequency of comparing life to others lives on
social media:


The two pie charts in the image address social media and how
it can influence people. The first pie chart titled, "Frequency
of Comparing Life to Others' Lives on Social Media", shows
that out of 70 respondents, 20% said they sometimes
compare their lives to others on social media, while 12.9%
said very often, 15.7% said often and 12.0% said rarely or
never. The second pie chart titled, "Pressure to Post Content
for Engagement" shows that out of 70 respondents, 27.1%
said they feel pressure to post content on social media for
likes, comments or shares, while 25% said no, not really, and
11.4% said very or somewhat often. In conclusion, the survey
results show that social media can create pressure to conform
and can also lead people to compare themselves
to others online.
 Pressure to Post Content for Engagement:

• The second pie chart titled, "Pressure to Post

Content for Engagement" shows that out of 70
respondents, 27.1% said they feel pressure to post
content on social media for likes, comments or
shares, while 25% said no, not really, and 11.4%
said very or somewhat often. In conclusion, the
survey results show that social media can create
pressure to conform and can also lead people to
compare themselves to others online.
 FUTURE ASPECTS
 FAKE NEWS:

we must educate ourselves and others about the dangers of fake news……..

 SOCIAL MEDIA IN RELATIONSHIPS

In future there will be chance for we became digital zombie “digital

zombie”……...
 SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING
there are two ways that social media impact
In investing.
 Good investing (stock ,share market….)
 Bad investing(online betting apps….)

 DATA THEFT

In Future The Data Theft Or Cyberbulling Or Harassment On Social Media

Platform Will Decrease By Using Some Advanced Technology And Some Privacy Settings…..
Perceived impact of social media on mental
health
 Many users perceive social media as a valuable tool for
connecting with friends, family, and communities,
providing emotional support and reducing feelings of
loneliness.
 Social media offers individuals a platform to express
themselves creatively, share their passions, and connect
with like-minded individuals, which can enhance self-
esteem and relationships
 Social media platforms offer educational content,
resources, and expert insights on mental health topics,
empowering users to learn and develop self-care practices,
and skills
 Social media often presents curated, idealized versions of
people's lives, leading to constant comparison and feelings of
insufficient.

 Social media provides a platform for cyberbullying, which can

have severe psychological consequences, including anxiety,
depression, and even suicidal thoughts.

 Excessive social media use, especially before bedtime, can

disrupt sleep patterns, leading irritability and all of which can
impact mental health negatively.
Feelings After Using Social Media:
 From the responses regarding feelings after
using social media it is clearly understood
that most of the people have neutral feeling
while equal number of people feel stressed
and happy.
 We also asked them about their level of
happiness and we found that social media
contributes to a medium level of happiness or
satisfaction in the users life.
 Social media has changed our complex set of
emotions and feelings which has affected us
in one way or another
 IMPORTANCE OF WORK

- Social media shapes young individuals' mental and emotional health, often fostering
anxiety, depression, and body image concerns through negative comparisons.
- It can hinder the development of crucial social skills by replacing face-to-face interactions
with online communication.
- Recognizing these effects enables healthier navigation of online platforms by parents,
educators, and youth themselves.
- Despite drawbacks, social media provides opportunities for connection, creativity, and
exposure to diverse perspectives.
- Understanding these benefits empowers adults to help young individuals capitalize on
them while managing risks effectively.
- Comprehensive understanding of social media's impact enables efforts to create a safer,
constructive online environment for youth.
Conclusions

1. In conclusions we would like to add the opinions we got in our responses

 Too much use of social media is very very harmful for every human being
 Social media resembles a society you prefer and get what you deserve.
 Social media can be useful only if true and genuine contents are shared. Secondly there
should be a time management or say self control while one is on social media app.
 Like any other serious issues.. this must also be seen under, because nowadays there are too
many misleading information, negative content, frauds and scams.. bullying .. sexually
harassing, and many pathetic things are happening... Give a look into it .. make social media
platforms a better place !
 This report has explored the impact of social media, aiming to understand its complexities
and implications. By evaluating both its benefits and drawbacks, we've highlighted the need
for responsible usage. Ultimately, the report calls for informed decision-making to maximize
social media's benefits while mitigating its risks, shaping a healthier digital environment for
all.
 Appendices
PIE CHART:(R CODE) OUTPUT:

R code:(*I have changed the name of the topic “average time spend
on sm “ to “A1” for convenience)

Data=read.csv("C:/Users/Sribalaji/Documents/2024- wintersem(4th
sem)/dsp/Untitled form (Responses) - Form responses 1.csv")

ft=table(Data$A1)

per=round((ft/sum(ft))*100,2)

pie(per,labels=paste(names(ft),”\n”,per,”%”),main=”average time
spend on social media”)
 APPENDICES
 Percentage of gender response the questions :

Code:

g=table(data$Gender)
output:
g

percentage_age=prop.table(g)*100

barplot(gp)
 CONTRIBUTION
SUJAL VARMA (22BMM0017) SRI BALAJI T (22BEC0605) HARSHVARDHAN JADHAV(22BME0707)

• Made goggle form • Code for average time spent on social • Wrote experimental detail.
• Wrote Abstract media • Helped to get maximum response
• Help to write the future aspects. on google forms
• Acknowledgement
• Helped in writing conclusion • Helped in writing conclusion
• Table of content
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Objective of the work RUDRAKSH(22BME0147)
SETHUMADHAVAN.B(22BEC0966)
• Result analysis for ,Social media
• Wrote importance of work.
Preferences , Social media is • wrote the future aspects .
• Code for bar graph of percentage of • Helped to write details of
Addictive , Cyberbullying , comments
gender responses the experiments.
on the results of Cyberbullying.
• Helped in writing conclusion • Helped in writing conclusion
• Helped in writing conclusion

Harsimar Singh( 22BME0735)

• Encounter of fake news or ROHITH.R.S(22BEC0964)
misinformation on SocialMedia • wrote the summary for pie charts.
• ​Regulation of Social Media to prevent
spread of harmful content.​ • Helped to convert the data graphically.
• Joint Analysis of the graphs above. • Helped in writing conclusion.
• ​Overall Satisfaction with Social Media
Usage
• Helped in writing conclusion
References/Bibliography
• 1. GOOGLE FORM SURVEY
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2Vi
pNpMttqeKKEooOPlqQMTTHDmC69bIjNgfVFXFexnT
fCw/viewform?usp=sf_link