Electronic Life

Electronic Life

How does electronic media has made taken over our lives?

like most people. I've been using a mobile phone and a laptop since they became so cheap to use, and I know plenty of people who spend hours every day on social media networking sites or tweeting. However, lately, people have started to worry that nowadays electronic media have taken over our lives. once people used to write letters or visit friends or family often, but now most of us have become so accustomed to keeping in touch using phones and e-mail that we probably use them too much.

There are lots of people for example, who spend all day sending messages to people they never meet. It's easier to sit at home talking to people on the phone or Facebook, rather than going out and meeting them in person!. I wonder if this makes everyone feel more lonely. Even though It's easier now to stay in touch with people. of course, there are many other uses of phones and the internet which help to save us time and money and make life easier, though they may also cause problems when they go wrong. Personally, I'm against the idea of everything in life depending on the push of a button. though I think It's probably too late to avoid this. 

There are lots of researches about mental health most children and young adults use social media, and experts are asking if this use can harm mental health. "Here’s what you need to know related to the National Center For Health Research. The most popular social media platforms are Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. According to the Pew Research Center, 78% of 18-24-year-olds use Snapchat, while 71% use Instagram, and 68% use Facebook. In addition, 94% of 18-24 years olds use YouTube and 45% use Twitter".1 

In conclusion, after the above information what do you think about it?, there is something that we can do to change and look into the future?. "Consider how you would ideally like to spend your time. Ask yourself: How much time do I want to spend using social media? How can I connect with people I care about in other ways, such as talking on the phone or meeting in person?" 2

References:

1. http://www.center4research.org/social-media-affects-mental-health/

2. http://www.center4research.org/social-media-affects-mental-health/
3. Language Practice for First 5th Edition Student's Book
4. Is social media bad for your mental health? https://www.theweek.co.uk/checked-out/90557/is-social-media-bad-for-your-mental-health