Assignment: Social Media, Internet Addiction & Depression
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:
o Why is it important to identify detrimental online and offline behaviors? How do the two intersect?
o What psychological theories best explain the rationale behind users' engagement with social media?
o What types of behaviors are commonly exhibited in the social media space? What are some psychological effects on users?
o Can social media help enhance self-esteem? Explain.
o Can social media lead to feelings of belonging, feelings of isolation, and being an outcast, or both?
o What are some signs that a person's activity in social media is demonstrative of depressive symptoms?
o What are some signs that a person's activity offline is demonstrative of his or her ongoing use of social media?
o 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?
o What is Internet addiction? What are the signs of Internet addiction? How can it be addressed?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.