Negative Effects of Social Media

Researching the effects of social media will benefit both students and educators. To strengthen positive use of social media, schools as well as parents must be aware of the negative effects of social media if it is not monitored and/or facilitated properly. A few negative effects of social media are: 1) students often post very detailed and specific information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, class schedules, social plans); 2) inappropriate post on social media can have severe repercussions; 3) compromising and inappropriate pictures, statements or other information on student social networking accounts; and 4) Social media can expose students to cyberbullying and depression (Pacific University, 2015; Paddock, 2011).