Wk 5 – Social Media, Internet Addiction, and Depression [due Mon]
< Assignment Content < < Conduct research in the University Library and on the Internet to answer the following questions related to the short- and long-term considerations of social media use that results in signs of Internet addiction, depression, and the broader implications on society: < < Why is it important to identify detrimental online and offline behaviors? How do the two intersect? < What psychological theories best explain the rationale behind users’ engagement with social media? < What types of behaviors are commonly exhibited in the social media space? What are some psychological effects on users? < Can social media help enhance self-esteem? Explain. < Can social media lead to feelings of belonging, feelings of isolation, and being an outcast, or both? < What are some signs that a person’s activity in social media is demonstrative of depressive symptoms? < What are some signs that a person’s activity offline is demonstrative of his or her ongoing use of social media? < How might one address the topic when an individual is suspected of showing signs of depression in relation to his or her social media use? < What is Internet addiction? What are the signs of Internet addiction? How can it be addressed? < < < Be sure to include at least one theory of psychology and social media and human interaction in your response. < < < < Cite 3 peer-reviewed articles pertaining to the topic of Internet addiction, including leading opinions on this topic. < < < < Present your findings as a 8- to 12-slide presentation using Microsoft® PowerPoint® < <