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Further Readings

Want to learn more? Below are some additional articles and information about the effects of not having face-to-face interactions because of excessive social media use.

This article talks about the impact that social media has on our education. You will learn  about the benefits and distractions of social media in a classroom.

Benefits and Distractions of Social Media as Tools for Undergraduate Student Learning

By: Emily Emerick, Paul Caldarella, Sharon J. Black

Brigham Young University

Declines in non-digital social interaction among Americans,
2003–2017

By: Jean M. Twenge, Brian H. Spitzberg

San Diego State University

This study discusses the gradual decline in non-digital interactions over the course of 14 years. It reviews the effects that non-digital interactions have on mental and physical health.

Social comparisons, social media addiction, and social interaction: An examination of specific social media behaviors related to major depressive disorder in a millennial population

By: Anthony Robinson, Aaron Bonnette, Krista Howard, Natalie Ceballos, Stephanie Dailey, Yongmei Lu,Tom Grimes

Texas State University

This is a study describes the different tolls social media has on mental health.

Use of social media by university accounting students and its
impact on learning outcomes

By: Tehmina Khan, Michael Kend and Susan Robertson

RMIT University

This article looks at how social media is used in schools and universities. It discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using social media in the classroom.

A New, More Rigorous Study Confirms: The More You Use Facebook, the Worse You Feel

By: Holly B. Shakya and Nicholas A. Christakis

Harvard Business Review

This article explains how social media can influence how you see yourself and how it distracts you from face-to-face relationships with those closest to you.

Sleep and Social Media

By: Rob Newsom

Sleep Foundation

This article talks about how social media affects your sleeping patterns, how social media affects youths, and provides tips for how to navigate social media in the best possible way.

5 Ways You Can Make Social Media a Positive Force

By:  Hilary Achauer

Whole Life Challenge

This article provides tips on how to change your social media feed to create a more positive environment for you and everyone else.

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