Being aware of the drawbacks.
FOMO(fear of missing out)
Instagram can be a great way to socialize and know what people you are following are doing. That can come with draw backs though. Knowing what people you are following are doing and not being able to be apart of it can induce FOMO. “pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent.” (Bright, Eastin, Lee 2021.)
Anxiety
It can be fun to see what your friends up to and help keep you up to date. Sometimes when we get to attached to something, especially social media its hard to put the phone down and walk away. These platforms are very good at keeping you glued to their service and when we are not connected, that can produce anxiety and obsessive thoughts
Social Comparison
When we are social media, it is really easy to compare ourselves to others. Being connected to influencers, celebrities, and athletes. We see how they look, the amount of followers they have and what they are doing in their lives and leisure. Comparing ourselves negatively is very much an issue on social media.
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