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What are the negative effects of Facebook on teenagers?

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Question added by Zain Khater , Project Supervisor – StartUp Project , Injaz
Date Posted: 2018/02/25
Luan Van Zijl
by Luan Van Zijl , Manager - IT Sector , INTRAWIT

Teenagers isolate themselves from the real world and spending less time with friends and family.

Mamoun elbaghir abdalla mhamad Eltayeb
by Mamoun elbaghir abdalla mhamad Eltayeb , Insurance agent / Producer , Albaraka Insurance Company

Thank you , I think this it depends and in my opinion the users of such website should attempt get the utmost benefit of it.

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tounci abdallah
by tounci abdallah , تسويق , famag

Facebook is a global social network connecting people from all over the world. It is very doubtful whether people at present can work properly without using Facebook to check on their friends or their personal relatives. So much so that people are used to publishing pictures and stories of the most precious moments and if some events are not posted on Facebook as if it did not happen.All of the above, he stresses the need to identify and clearly define the positive and negative aspects of this phenomenal media in itself - Facebook.The negative effects of FacebookOn the other hand, there is absolutely no chance of you becoming a victim of bullying or cyber crime on Facebook, which can not only hurt you psychologically but in some cases physically, so everyone should be very careful when using the social network especially when sending personal details, information or photos .Moreover, although Facebook is known to bring people together it can also destroy relationships as there may arise jealousy between the couple when one sees a friend / friend saying that someone seems very nice to their latest photos.People sometimes share photos on Facebook related to violence and sex, which puts a negative impact on children and adolescents. This can be a big drawback from using Facebook for kids and teens.Last but not least, in theory, Facebook is really easy to chase and someone you do not know can pretend to go to the same university with you, ask for your friendship and get all your personal information. Again, you should be aware of all the negative effects, so that you are able to enjoy the positive aspects of Facebook.

Virender  Bhatt
by Virender Bhatt , Security Officer , U.A.E

It's not only Facebook also the other social networking site may negative impact on teenager. Like they have spend more time in social networking site rather than to concentrate their studies.even they don't know the person who's chatting or contact his/her group is really genuine or not..but other side they get the best information wat actually they needed without any trouble..so it has their own advantage and disadvantage depends on the usage . But as a parent's we have to educate them and also monitor they can use the sites for their knowledge and accessibility toward the career or studies..

Munged Majeed
by Munged Majeed , رئيس مجلس ادارة , قمة الريادة للتنمية الرية

·        Living in a virtual world is unrealistic.

·        The weakness of their family ties with their families.

·        Wasting time creating fake relationships.

Fatma El Zahraa Khalil
by Fatma El Zahraa Khalil , Temporary Administrative /Personal Assistant , "EIA" Emirates Investment Authority - Abu Dhabi, UAE

10 Negative effects of Facebook on Teens

  • Isolation: One can suffer from isolation as one will tend to be glued to the computer and move out of the house and meet people. Normal socializing that is interacting with people is also essential. A shy child might prefer to communicate only through Facebook only and otherwise
  • Putting on weight: One may put on weight also as one will sit in front of the computer for a long time and eat. Naturally, one will not have many exercises and they will suffer from obesity
  • Abnormal symptoms: Surfing Facebook does show abnormal symptoms among many teenagers such as depression, excessive aggression, abnormal anxiety or even normal anxiety. Those suffering from social anxiety tend to immerse themselves in front of Facebook. Teenagers usual have emotional problems and are very conscious of their self-image, their bodies, and their looks. If socially, they feel inferior they tend to avoid social interactions. Obviously, they would like to spend hours sitting writing for the Facebook
  • Bad for the eyes: Too much exposure to the computer is bad for the eyes. Teenagers must go out and spend time in outdoor activities and relish the fresh air, rather than remain glued to the computer
  • Communication with strangers: On Facebook communication, it is possible that one might end up building up relationships with strangers, who can turn out to be criminals as well. Teenagers are vulnerable and are easily susceptible to outside influences. Their lifestyles are changing and want to build up relationships with people who are very hi-fi in their outlook. In this process, they try to communicate with strangers who perhaps can be very harmful to them
  • Lacks emotional connection: There is lack of emotional connectivity since one does not meet the other person. Feelings, when shared in person, have more impact than on Facebook. The feelings of care and warmth are there when the communication is face to face. There is a decrease in face-to-face communication. Face-to-face communication helps better messaging
  • Promotes laziness: Sitting in front of the computer and browsing through Facebook can lead to laziness. It is a sheer waste of time
  • Causes distractions: Browsing Facebook does distract one’s mind from many other activities. One can be involved in constructive activities that keeps one’s mind healthy. Merely spending hours on Facebook and conversing via it is not healthy
  • Lack of body language communication: Body language conveys a lot. In Facebook browsing, there is nobody language communication as one does not interact with another person
  • Unhealthy sex approach: On Facebook one tends to communicate on unhealthy sexual practices. There is no healthy sexual interaction as one is not meeting each other physically. Merely communicating via Facebook can prove to be detrimental to one’s overall self-image and also to mental growth. Perverted practices can be discussed or the person on the other side may be a pervert and wants to communicate sexually. Later on he or she may take undue advantage of the person’s weaknesses and try to meet the person

محمود يحي
by محمود يحي , Accountant , Al jasmine fo natural oils and herbs

lost their time and Separate them from others

Maricel Carpio
by Maricel Carpio , Insurance Manager and Coordinator , Primecare

Facebook tends to be the bestfriend of teenagers. Althoug is one of the best outlet of their frustrations, it consumes a lot of their time. They forget that the real world exists outside and real socialization is being with real people. They tend to compare their lives to those posted on facebook and become depressed if they thought that some or most people are a lot happier than she/he is which is not always true.

 

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