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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Examining the dual impact of social media on human connectivity
Authors
Dr. Meena Chaudhary, Dr. Gunjan Chandwani, Tanish Singla, Vedant Bhargav Rai, Vinay Sharma
Abstract
This paper presents a debate over the question whether social media has
made the people more or less connected. Global communications have undergone
tremendous changes with the advent of social media platforms like Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter now X, opening a platform for connection that the world
has never seen. Support argument is that the use of social media gives room for
global connectivity to enable people to keep abreast with distances and
facilitates the creation of online community and social movements. On the other
hand, critics point out that social media is encouraging shallow relationships,
reduces face-to-face contacts, and causes a series of mental issues like
loneliness and social comparison. Based on the existing studies on the impact
of social media on social capital, mental health, and social polarization, this
paper underlines the complex role played by social media in the modern world of
relationships. Results thus indicate that although social media can improve
connectivity, more or passive use may only result in a feeling of
disconnection. Implications suggest the need for balanced engagement to
maximize the good effects of social media with regard to human connection,
while mitigating its negatives.
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Pages:17-21
How to cite this article:
Dr. Meena Chaudhary, Dr. Gunjan Chandwani, Tanish Singla, Vedant Bhargav Rai, Vinay Sharma "Examining the dual impact of social media on human connectivity". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 17-21
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