Peter Wotta
Sep 6, 2018 · 3 min read

Factors that contribute to feelings connected in social media

Postings on social media can play a huge part in in homophily. Other users will read what the posts are about identify with them and comment on them. The comments directly affect the outcome of being social. In other words, the comments friends post makes the user feel that they are being connected to them in a way that someone would feel if two people where physically engaged in a conversation. However, the sense of isolation comes in when the user does not respond to the comments directly or indirectly. (social media additicton , n.d.)

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This can cause panic the same panic if the person was engaged in physical conversation and one of the parties suddenly stopped speaking. This can cause the person anxiety and insolation. Isolation can also occur when other parties do not agree. Keeping in mind that users attract other users by having some common interests. When common interests seem to be going in a different direction this can cause isolation and fear. The fear of rejection through social media (Social media addiction , n.d.). This can be related to two people who are in a relationship but start to drift apart from each other. The fear of rejection and separation. This can lead to observances as well as fixation on the user. The bottom line, the more the friend is ignored the greater the chances of becoming fixed or obsessed with that person through social media.

(Influences of social media , n.d.)

Constructive steps people can take to prevent these potential risks in their use of social media.

The first step is for the user to review who is commenting on the posts, how are the friend’s comments. If every comment comes from the same user stating, “I really like what you said, Please marry me I beg you”. I think that the user may have an issue and would possibly want the block that “friend”. However, that could lead to more problems as the user could then create a fake account or worse steal someone else’s account to gain access to the user. It is always important at least to me to be selective of who you accept as your friend on social media. Remember the user has no idea who the people are that are being accepted. Just as if the user was going out on a physical “blind date” so to speak. (media, n.d.)

I would also recommend limiting information about yourself on social media. The user has a choice on how much information would like to post, I feel that it is important to get to know the friends that the user is requesting. For example, let the person who is wanting to be requested as a friend find out about the user though messenger. Getting to know your friends or some basics in a social chat or video messaging is important if the user has the time and the interest. (Limit time on social media , n.d.)

Overall user’s best judgment needs to be applied on social media. Social media can be a great tool to have but also can be a dangerous emotional tool as well.

References

Influences of social media . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.quora.com/What-factors-contribute-to-a-successful-social-media-marketing-strategy-What-makes-it-more-attractive-to-various-online-influencers-either-from-the-influencer-or-from-the-marketing-side#

Limit time on social media . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2018/08/30/why-you-should-limit-your-time-on-social-media/#37ffcf6e9146

media, L. t. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.elitedaily.com/life/limit-time-on-social-media/1036660

Social media addiction . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.computerworld.com/article/3014439/internet/social-media-addiction-is-a-bigger-problem-than-you-think.html

social media additicton . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.computerworld.com/article/3014439/internet/social-media-addiction-is-a-bigger-problem-than-you-think.html

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