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ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE SIDES OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR
YOUNGSTERS
Abduraxmanova Malika Xabibulla qizi
Chirchik State Pedagogical University
4th year student of the Faculty of Tourism,
Foreign Language and Literature (English).
malikaabduraxmanova@icloud.com
Akhmedova Muyassar
Scientific supervisor
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15141616
Abstract:
Social media benefits include connection, learning and creativity. Risks
include exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and privacy and data breaches.
Written guidelines can help pre-teens and teenagers get benefits while using social media
responsibly, respectfully and safely. In this article we explore the advantages and
disadvantages of social media for youth.
Keywords:
dominant, news, popular, support, social media, internet, society, political
activities, teenagers, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, You tube.
Annotatsiya:
Ijtimoiy media afzalliklariga ulanish, o'rganish va ijodkorlik kiradi.
Xatarlar orasida nomaqbul kontentga ta'sir qilish, kiberbulling, maxfiylik va ma'lumotlarning
buzilishi kiradi. Yozma ko'rsatmalar o'smirlar va o'smirlarga ijtimoiy tarmoqlardan mas'uliyat
bilan, hurmat bilan va xavfsiz foydalanishda foyda olishlariga yordam beradi. Ushbu maqolada
biz yoshlar uchun ijtimoiy tarmoqlarning afzalliklari va kamchiliklarini ko'rib chiqamiz.
Kalit so'zlar:
dominant, yangiliklar, ommabop, qo'llab-quvvatlash, ijtimoiy media,
internet, jamiyat, siyosiy faoliyat, o'smirlar, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, You tube.
INTRODUCTION
Social media has come to play a dominant role in how young adults, teenagers, and
children learn, are mentored, and participate in social justice and political activities. Social
media for teenagers is important for two significant reasons. First of all, using social media is
an optimal way to learn about the latest news, popular trends, and get substantial support.
Social media dominates the world because it has no rival in being the speediest way to know
about what is going on in society and all around the world. Second, it is important to
cooperate with others to contribute more valuable support for teenagers to socialize on social
media . In today's society, such a "digital society" creates a significant part, leading to a strong
sense of group belonging. Teenagers, social media, and social media developers receive
advantages that far outweigh the many unsatisfactory or unfavorable behaviors and activities
that are promoted through addictive short-term incentives related to the corruption of the
addictive motivational processes of natural rewards. Social media requires relatively little
financial commitment and gives students access to numerous new sites that adolescents need
for their social improvement and learning about valuable ventures in existing societies. No
surprise that teens are so popular on social media these days. In addition, teens can also use
social media to their advantage. To build a community for their supporters, teenagers can use
social media to learn from others and share their experiences, and to initiate their beliefs. The
popularity of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, Wechat, and other social
media sites has led to the possibility that student-centered educators incorporate social media
not only in education but also in formal and informal learning through their students' daily
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lives. Teenagers are pioneers in the application of social media, and the everyday use of social
media gives adolescents several advantages. The positive aspects of votes, power, and youth
employment opportunities created by social media are also important for teenagers'
individual capacity to respond and involve in social discussion.
METHODS
Social media is one of the mass media which has played an important role in society,
especially among teenagers. Currently, there are only a few teenagers that do not have social
media accounts. Thus, the use of social media has become the norm for most of these
teenagers. Despite the positive effects which they derive from the use of social media, the
negative aspects have an impact on their lives. Previous research has outlined some of the
positive and negative impacts of social media on teenagers' development. The negative
drawbacks include being at risk of cyberbullying, depression, or other negative issues. The
advantages and benefits of social media provide connection, engagement in new learning
opportunities, and entertainment. Therefore, this topic is to highlight teenagers who
frequently use (or misuse) social media. The main objective is to detect the advantages and
disadvantages of social media usage among teenagers nowadays. Pre-teens and teenagers use
social media to have fun, learn new things, explore identity, develop family relationships,
connect with friends, and get support. It’s an extension of their offline and face-to-face
interactions.
Your child can get many benefits from using social media:
Social life and relationships – your child might use social media to make friends and
bond with family members. For teenagers especially, social media is a key way to connect with
others.
Learning – your child can use social media to better understand, extend or share what
they’re learning at school, either informally or in formal school settings.
Hobbies and interests – your child can use social media to follow their interests and
learn new ones. For example, they might enjoy commenting on and sharing content about
games, TV series, music and so on.
Creativity – your child can be creative with profile pages, images, video and game
modifications.
Identity – social media can connect your child to online groups that support teenagers
with disability or medical conditions, LGBTIQ+ teenagers, or teenagers from their own
cultural background.
Mental health and wellbeing – connecting with extended family and friends and taking
part in local and global online groups can give your child a sense of belonging.
Social media can pose risks:
Exposure to inappropriate or upsetting content – your child might see mean, aggressive,
violent or sexual comments or images.
Risky behaviour – your child might upload embarrassing or provocative photos or
videos of themselves or others or share personal information with strangers.
Cyberbullying – someone might use digital technology to deliberately and repeatedly
upset, frighten, threaten or hurt your child online.
Targeted advertising – advertisers might use your child’s personal information to
influence the advertisements your child sees and their desire to buy things
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Data breaches – your child’s data might be sold on to organisations they don’t know
about.
Pressure to engage – your child might feel pressure to maintain a ‘streak’ or retain
followers and stressed if they can’t keep it up.
RESULTS
Most social media apps require users to be at least 13 years old. But these age
restrictions aren’t always enforced, and often pre-teens can still use the apps. If this happens,
pre-teens might be exposed to adult content before they’re 18. It can be tricky if your child’s
friends are using social media apps before they’re old enough and your child wants to do the
same. If you want your child to wait, you could suggest your child uses a family social media
account until they’re old enough for their own. Or you could make a joint social media
account. This can give your child the chance to get familiar with social media and learn to
navigate it before getting an account of their own. Another option might be a child-friendly
social media app, like YouTube Kids or Messenger Kids. These have stronger safety settings
and age-appropriate content. It can be hard for families to ban social media, even for younger
children. This is because social media is increasingly part of children’s apps, games, websites
and learning environments. Instead, it’s better to help your child learn how to navigate social
media risks and behave respectfully on social media. If your child does face a social media ban,
you might need to help them understand why and get used to the change. For example, many
schools now ban mobile phone use during school hours. If your child was used to playing
games or using social media on their phone during break times, you could explain the change
in school policy and suggest other things your child could do during free time at school.
DISCUSSION
Social media includes many online platforms and apps where people can create, share,
and swap user content. It helps people connect, talk, and interact with each other. Social
media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn are key to our everyday
lives. They let us quickly share what we do, thoughts, and information. The everyday use of
social media has opened new ways for interacting, consuming content, and even running
businesses. However, when discussing the advantages and disadvantages of social media, it’s
important to recognise both sides. On one hand, businesses, groups, and other organisations
benefit from using social media for marketing, advertising, customer service, and brand
building. These platforms allow organisations to connect well with their target audience,
which helps create loyalty and can increase sales. On the other hand, challenges like privacy
concerns, misinformation, and the potential for negative feedback highlight the need to
approach social media strategically. The broad reach of social media comes with both benefits
and drawbacks. On one hand, these platforms allow people to communicate freely. They give
everyone a chance to share their views with others worldwide. For businesses, the advantages
of social media marketing are clear. It’s a great way to find target customers, build brand
awareness, and create customer loyalty. But there are also challenges. Anonymous
online activities can lead to cyberbullying and harassment. Misinformation can spread
quickly, causing problems in real life. Plus, using social media too much is linked to mental
health issues. Many users feel inadequate, anxious, and depressed because they compare
themselves to others and worry about missing out. This mix of pros and cons of social
media shows why we need a careful and thoughtful approach to using them.
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CONCLUSION
There are pros and cons of social media for teens. Social media can be a powerful tool for
teens, offering opportunities for self-expression and connection, but it also presents risks such
as cyberbullying and negative self-comparison. While it can enhance social skills and digital
literacy, parental monitoring and guidance are crucial to mitigate potential harms, and
parents should watch how social media affects their teen’s thoughts and behavior.Social
media connects people from different cultures and backgrounds. This helps to share ideas and
promotes global awareness. When people see social media content, they learn about various
perspectives, traditions, and lifestyles. This helps them understand the world better.
Connecting with others worldwide builds empathy and understanding between cultures. It
also challenges stereotypes and encourages tolerance. Additionally, social media amplifies the
voices of those often overlooked, drawing attention to global social justice issues. It provides a
platform for under-represented groups to share their stories, raising awareness, sparking
conversations, and driving social change. Whether addressing climate change, human rights,
or health, social media unites people around shared values and collective action.
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