Keeping up with the Joneses
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1) Social networking has become obsessive for many as they constantly check platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to keep up with friends and compare their lives. This leads to stress and anxiety as people fear their lives are less interesting than others. 2) Adults also feel pressure to conform to social norms online and keep up appearances. What others like and own on social media acts as a gauge of social acceptance. 3) Some become so concerned with having more online friends and followers that their real-life relationships suffer. While social media allows feeling connected, it is not a substitute for meaningful human interaction, which is important for well-being.
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The document discusses trends in social media usage among millennials and profiles different types of social media users. It notes that some millennials are moving away from public social networks like Facebook towards more private networks. Stella is profiled as someone who curates a very positive image on Facebook but shares more authentic content privately on Snapchat with close friends. The document suggests Starbucks could attract these socially-private millennials by extending hours and selling alcoholic drinks, allowing for a new kind of social activity experience. A marketing campaign is proposed where customers who bring a friend and post a selfie to a closed social network would receive a free drink reward.linkedin online dating 
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Kelly Reed wrote a paper analyzing how online dating has changed dating culture and relationships. The paper argues that online dating has made romance less intimate by allowing people to share personal details online before meeting in person. It also contends that technology enables unhealthy behaviors like catfishing and bullying. While online dating provides convenience, Reed believes it has hindered social skills and made relationships less meaningful as interactions increasingly occur through screens rather than in real life.Social media dangers
Social media dangersSaman Sara
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This document outlines several potential dangers of social media use for minors under the age of 18. It discusses risks like cyberbullying, identity theft, distraction from schoolwork, exposure to drugs and alcohol, negative impacts on mental health, and more. The document argues that social media can expose minors to inappropriate content, waste their time, invade their privacy by collecting personal data, and influence them to seek validation online rather than from real relationships. Overall, it takes the position that social media should be illegal for minors due to these various risks and dangers.Surname 1NameInstructorCourseDateThe Effec.docx
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The Effects of Twitter and Instagram on Teenagers
Today, sharing of private information has become the norm. Every person, in particular the young people update their statuses on a daily basis as they go about their activities. People use social media sites such as Instagram to share their photos of themselves of their day-to-day lives. In addition, Facebook is a platform that is used to share with people what was on their minds at that particular moment. On Twitter, young people share their tweets on various subjects as the favorite ones get more retweets. Through the various social media sites, individuals become famous for all the wrong reasons. These are the ones whose Facebook status updates are liked most, their tweets retweeted the most times as well as their photos on Instagram liked most.
Social media sites have a great influence on teenagers today and the impact continued to increase over the years. For instance, teenagers on Twitter had grown significantly from 16% to 24%. The typical teenager on Facebook has at least three hundred friends while a typical teenager on Twitter has more than seventy-eight followers. Research indicates that at present teenagers are not as enthusiastic about Facebook as they were in the past. There are more adults on Facebook; therefore, making it more boring and there is more drama and chances of clashing. An estimated 60% of teenagers on Facebook keep their profiles rather private and they report high levels of confidence in their quest to manage their settings.
Many parents often ask themselves what their children are always doing on the internet and in particular social media all day long. It is important for these parents to understand that social media is now a way of life. One of the greatest effects of social media is that it is addictive. It is said that people have to log in to Facebook at least five times a day. It has become such a way life and a way to communicate with the rest of the world that a person cannot stay away from social media. According to studies, at least 63% of American have to log on to Twitter on a daily basis. Further, 40% of Americans log on more than once a day, a fact that almost all teenagers now have a mobile phone with them. This makes it easier for them to access social media sites as often as possible. This is not positive since it means that they will get addicted.
Getting addicted to social media is like any other addiction because people are not in a position to interact with other people since they do not have time to waste. Social media starts in the most harmless way possible. It starts to act as a source of distraction as well as boredom relief. Comments and likes are a positive reinforcement for people who had posted statuses or photos making it difficult for the individuals to stop that which they are doing. This addiction is common such that researchers create a scale, which can measure this particula ...More from Janine Shamos (10)
A new year 
A new year Janine Shamos
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The document provides tips for getting the new year off to a great start by focusing on self-care and maintaining a positive mindset. It recommends taking stock of your achievements from the past year, expressing gratitude, and setting realistic goals. It also suggests cleaning out unwanted items, planning relaxing activities, and celebrating on New Year's Eve in a way that feels right rather than following expectations. Seeking social support and professional help if needed are also presented as important ways to cope during this transition period and combat feelings of depression or stress.Peer Pressure
Peer PressureJanine Shamos
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The document discusses peer pressure and provides advice on how to manage it. Peer pressure is when one feels influenced by peers to do something they would not usually do or be prevented from doing something they want to do, in order to be accepted. Peer pressure can affect fashion choices, substance use, relationships, and academic performance. The document recommends finding people with shared interests, saying no confidently while sticking to one's beliefs, and talking to a trusted person like a parent or teacher if pressure becomes too difficult to handle alone. Knowing who to listen to and avoid is key to fighting unwanted peer pressure.Down in the dumps or depressed-
Down in the dumps or depressed-Janine Shamos
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This document discusses the difference between feeling down or sad and clinical depression. It notes that while everyone feels sad sometimes in response to life's difficulties, depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness that persist for weeks and interfere with daily life. The document provides a checklist of symptoms of depression, including changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, and thoughts of death. It encourages anyone experiencing several depressive symptoms for more than two weeks to seek help from a doctor or counseling service.Bully or victim
Bully or victimJanine Shamos
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Bullies are often acting on instructions from authority figures and should not solely be blamed for their harmful actions. Research shows that children are taught to obey authority even when instructions are morally wrong. Bullies frequently come from environments where violence is modeled and accepted as a way to get what you want. Rather than dehumanizing bullies, it is important to examine where their behaviors stem from and what can be done to help change their self-concept and relationship with the world. Both victims and bullies need guidance, as bullies are also victims in many cases and must be part of the solution through education on healthy coping mechanisms and being given real choices.Death in the schoolyard
Death in the schoolyardJanine Shamos
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Bullying is a serious problem that can have lethal consequences, such as teen suicide. Bullying involves abusive behavior where one or more students physically or psychologically intimidate another student, causing the victim to feel isolated. Victims of bullying often experience depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety that affects their school performance and social development. Left unaddressed, bullying can even lead to suicide in some cases. Parents and teachers need to be aware of the signs of bullying and intervene to address the problem before it causes lasting harm to students.Down in the dumps or depressed-
Down in the dumps or depressed-Janine Shamos
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This document discusses the difference between feeling down or sad and clinical depression. It notes that while everyone feels sad sometimes, depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness that persist for weeks and interfere with daily life. The document provides a checklist of symptoms of depression, including changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, and thoughts of death. It encourages anyone experiencing several depressive symptoms for more than two weeks to seek help from a doctor or counseling services.Janine Lisa Shamos CV (2016)
Janine Lisa Shamos CV (2016)Janine Shamos
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This document provides information about an individual with a diverse set of interests and skills. They describe themselves as curious, open-minded, intuitive, energetic, and empathetic. They have 20 years of experience in the NGO field and psychology, where they have taken on various roles and responsibilities. They aim to understand people and problems from multiple angles to develop effective solutions through communication and understanding human behavior and motivations.Down in the dumps or depressed-
Down in the dumps or depressed-Janine Shamos
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This document discusses the difference between feeling down or sad and clinical depression. It notes that while everyone feels sad sometimes, depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness that persist for weeks and interfere with daily life. The document provides a checklist of symptoms of depression, including changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, and thoughts of death. It encourages anyone experiencing several depressive symptoms for more than two weeks to seek help from a doctor or counseling services.Peer Pressure
Peer PressureJanine Shamos
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The document discusses peer pressure and provides advice on how to manage it. Peer pressure occurs when one feels influenced by peers to do something they normally wouldn't do, or prevented from doing something they want, in order to be accepted. It can affect fashion choices, substance use, relationships and academics. While peer pressure may sometimes motivate, it can also lead one to act against their values. The document recommends finding people with shared interests, saying "no" confidently, and seeking help from trusted individuals if feeling unable to handle peer pressure situations.Janine Lisa Shamos CV
Janine Lisa Shamos CVJanine Shamos
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This document provides information about Janine Shamos and her background and experience. She has over 20 years of experience in psychology and applies psychological insights to her work researching issues and developing strategies. Some of her key accomplishments include developing an award-winning health education tool called The Speaking Books for various clients, and running a transformational program for juvenile offenders. She is responsible for research, insights, and copywriting for The Speaking Books project.Keeping up with the Joneses
- 1. 1 Keeping up with the Joneses, and the Khumalos, and Richardsons The stress of social networking By Janine Shamos BBM, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Myspace, LinkedIn, MXIT. Everyday millions of people interact, share, socialise and connect with each other via technology. Tweets take the place of debates, SMSing replaces conversations, and gone are the days of taking out the home-videos or photograph albums after dinner now Facebook says it all, shows it all. Instant gratification, instant fame. But keeping up with the Joneses comes with a high price tag. I have a routine, says 30-year-old teacher Lauren. I check BBM, then Facebook, then Whassup, then email. Every hour more if its quiet. I need to see who is doing what, and where and with whom. Its become almost an obsession and Lauren fears that she isnt up to date with whats happening. Secretly, she fears that her life isnt as interesting as everyone elses. Shes not alone. Peer pressure. We talk a lot about teenagers being under pressure to conform and perform according to teen rules and norms. But what of adults? We compare our lives, our likes and dislikes, our interests and opinions with our peers. We feel compelled to be like them. To agree, conform, and outperform those in our group. Social Networks shift the focus from our lives to everyone elses, and act as an instant gauge of social acceptance. People tend to like what their peers like, and want what their peers have, says Cassey Chambers of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). Who has more friends on Facebook? Who has a bigger following on Twitter? Who has been tagged in more photographs? Social Networkers like Lauren keep a watchful eye on whats hip and happening. They Tweet their activities, Facebook their statuses, and BBM their most private thoughts. I want to think people care what I am doing, and care what I think about things, says Lauren. Social networking is the phenomenon of the 21st century, and everyone it seems, wants to be part of it. People want to be part of something greater than themselves. Social networking allows them this opportunity even if theyre living in a sleepy town miles from anything exciting, says Chambers. This need to be accepted and connect can lead to stress. I feel panicky if a potential boyfriend doesnt respond to a post or message, says Lauren. We check up on friends, ex-friends, ex-lovers, we interpret what they have said or done, we take their posts and pictures personally. And we feel betrayed and rejected. I think I base a lot of my relationships on whats happening in my Social Networking life. Twenty percent of divorce petitions in the US cited Facebook people get involved with explicit online chats, flaunt indiscretions on social networking sites, as foster jealousy by searching social networks for information about a partners behaviour, says Chambers. The question is who are we connecting with? Through Social Networks we can be whoever we want to be. We can create ourselves and our lives. Like many people, Laurens online
- 2. 2 life is more successful than her real one. I can be charming, flirty, fun. But in person, on a date, I freeze and can only talk about how stressed I am! I also keep checking my phone! While we all want to feel popular, but popularity in cyberspace isnt real or accurate. Weve forgotten who we are and many of us feel pressured to live up to who we say we are. But links in cyberspace are not the same as real-life connections. The more connected we are on Social Networks, the less connected we are to the people who share our lives, it seems. I have 101 friends on Facebook who I have never met, friends who I dont know anything about except what they tell me, and friends who wouldnt recognise me in a coffee bar, says Lauren. Lack of meaningful human relationships can result in loneliness, stress and depression. Venting online is not the same as getting a hug, and being popular in cybersociety is no substitute for real-life companionship. Social Networking has created a transformation not seen since the Industrial Revolution. New friends, up-to-the-minute social news, flirting, potential business contacts, being the centre of your world - there is no doubt that mediums like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and YouTube are attractive and powerful. They can also be addictive and depressing. Technology is wonderful - in moderation. We should use it, not the other way round. So if youre feeling stressed and pressurized to outperform your peers in cyberspace, remember: nobody really has 1 625 friends.